What a Democratic Congress Means for Latin America
The region faces an empowered U.S. legislature and a president who may become even more assertive in the Americas.
In a historic vote, Democrats pulled off a blue wave in the U.S. midterms that was stronger than many, including us, had anticipated in the months and weeks leading up to the elections. The party won both chambers handily, paving the way to restoring a congressional check on President Donald Trump’s approach to a broad range of issues, with Latin America high on the list. Just as important as the new Congress will be the impact of opposition control on a president staring down his last two years in office. Presidents facing opposition on Capitol Hill often turn toward foreign policy,...
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