India’s engagement with Latin America has historically been limited, though the continent’s intellectual currents – Che Guevara’s revolutionary legacy, magical realism by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and Liberation Theology blending Marxism with Catholic humanism, have influenced some Indian Left circles. Against this backdrop, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi recently toured South America, visiting Colombia, Peru, and Chile, countries with active leftist movements and Soros-linked organizations. His visit appears aligned with these ideological currents, reflecting interest in observing social movements and political activism abroad. While Latin American ideas often lack practical grounding, Gandhi’s trip highlights the growing curiosity of India’s Left toward the region.
Let us take a deeper look at his visit and the other meetings that took place.
Buenos Aires Conference
From September 18 to 20, 2025, a conference was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, organized by the Progressive Alliance (PA), a global coalition of 140 political parties.
Reports indicate that the PA is backed by billionaire George Soros and aims to promote governments aligned with its member parties worldwide. These include major political parties such as the Democratic Party (USA), the Labour Party (UK), and the Congress Party in India.
Indian Delegation
Three representatives from India reportedly attended the Buenos Aires meeting:
- Sam Pitroda
- Jothimani Sennimalai, Congress MP from Tamil Nadu
- Pushparaj Deshpande, associated with the Samruddha Bharat Foundation (SBF)
The SBF, launched in 2018 and backed by Congress, was reportedly established to counter the BJP-leaning Vivekananda Foundation. Gurdeep Singh Sappal, former CEO of Rajya Sabha TV and officer on special duty to former Vice-President Hamid Ansari, serves as its executive trustee.
Key individuals associated with SBF include:
- Amitabh Behar (Amnesty, Oxfam, NFI)
- Manoj Jha
- Javed Ali Khan
- Salil Shetty (OSF)
- Salman Khurshid
- Udit Raj
- Syeda Hameed
- Mridula Mukherjee
- KTS Tulsi
- Shyam Benegal
- Vinod Sharma
- Pushpraj Deshpande (Congress advisor)
Pitroda’s Meetings and India Agenda
While Karur Congress MP Jothimani Sennimalai attended the conference sessions, Sam Pitroda reportedly spent much of his time at the Savoy Hotel in Buenos Aires, meeting key figures associated with George Soros.
Reports indicate that Pitroda raised issues concerning the Modi government in India, highlighting one of the PA’s purported objectives: the removal of right-wing governments globally. Pitroda allegedly admitted that, despite efforts, they had been unable to replace the Modi government with a left-leaning administration in India.
Soros’ Influence in South America
George Soros is reported to have a strong presence in South American countries, including Colombia, Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Brazil. His affiliated organizations in these countries include:
- Brazil: Conectas Direitos Humanos, Fundação Getulio Vargas, Baobá Fund, Fundo Brasil de Direitos Humanos
- Colombia: Dejusticia, Foro Nacional por Colombia, Symplifica, Afrodes, Buenaventura Chamber of Commerce, Center for Afrodiasporic Studies, Manos Visibles Foundation
- Peru: Acción Andina
- Chile: Ciudadanía Inteligente
Soros-backed groups are reportedly executing regime change efforts, including supporting Gen Z-led protests in Chile.
Rahul Gandhi’s South America Tour
Sources indicate that Rahul Gandhi’s visit to South America was closely aligned with these strategic PA objectives. In Colombia, Gandhi reportedly met with Colombian Senate President Lidios Garcia, accused of election fraud, who is associated with Socialist International – a precursor to the Progressive Alliance. Notably, Congress is also a member of Socialist International.
During Gandhi’s visit to Colombia, Alex Soros reportedly met with Colombian Vice President Francis Marquez in New York on 30 September 2025 and former President Juan Manuel Santos on 24 September 2025, raising questions about whether Gandhi and Soros met directly.
Activities in Peru
Rahul Gandhi also visited Peru, where Soros-backed Gen Z protests are ongoing against President Dina Boluarte, who leads a center-right alliance government.
Local reports claim that George Soros is supporting these protests. Gandhi’s presence has been interpreted as an effort to observe or explain the Gen Z protest “toolkit.”
Visit to Chile
In Chile, Gandhi reportedly met with leaders aligned with President Gabriel Boric Font, the youngest president in Chile’s history and considered a Soros ally.
The Broad Front (Frente Amplio), a member of the Progressive Alliance, was represented at the Buenos Aires meeting, where they also reportedly interacted with Sam Pitroda.
Implications for India
Observers note that Gandhi’s trip appears to follow a clear pattern: visiting countries where Soros-backed organizations exert influence, potentially to study and exchange strategies for political activism and social movements. The visit raises questions about whether Gandhi intends to bring back similar tactics to India.
The full scope and objectives of Rahul Gandhi’s South America visit remain under scrutiny, with analysts monitoring potential implications for Indian politics and the Congress Party’s strategic planning.
(This article is based on an X Thread By The Chronology)
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