Right and Left Foundations on NATO Germany's Agenda
The Venezuelan investigative portal Misión Verdad reports on the expansion of non-governmental organizations under neoliberalism and their financing
This article has been summarized and translated using AI to help you practice reading and comprehension. While we strive for accuracy, some nuances may be lost in translation.
Since the Berlin Wall fell, NGOs have proliferated as key instruments for Western powers to maintain global influence, particularly in Latin America. These organizations serve as strategic tools for spreading ideological narratives and undermining progressive governments rather than simply providing humanitarian aid.
German political foundations, including the conservative Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) and the leftist Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung (RLS), exemplify this soft power approach. Operating in over 100 countries, they function as quasi-diplomatic entities that allow Germany to intervene in foreign political processes while maintaining a positive international image.
In Latin America, these foundations have promoted neoliberal reforms, supported opposition parties, and financed delegitimization campaigns against governments in Venezuela, Bolivia, and Nicaragua. Their strategies include creating ideological dependencies among intellectuals and activists through scholarships and platforms, ultimately serving NATO's economic and geopolitical interests rather than genuine solidarity.