Personally I would also argue for Brazil, 2016.
Operação Lava Jato was publicized as an anti-corruption effort, but more recent information indicates it was more of an anti-socialist coup. Sérgio Moro was in IVLP, and the highlight of his first trip to USA after becoming Justice Minister was a courtesy call at CIA headquarters. [0] This was an unmistakable public statement of Moro's allegiance and actions.
[0] https://www.brasilwire.com/in-plain-sight-bolsonaro-moro-and...