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A keepsake U.S. President Donald Trump gave to Colombian President Gustavo Petro. (Petro's X Account)
Hemispheric Updates
Trump in Latin America: A Petro Meeting, a Mineral Ministerial, and a Prayer Session
February 5, 2026
/ Carin Zissis / Chase Harrison

Jan 29–Feb 5: The Trump administration kept up pressure on Cuba, made resource deals with Mexico, and hosted the presidents of Colombia and El Salvador.

U.S. Policy
Secretary Marco Rubio testifies to the U.S. Senate. (AP)
Hemispheric Updates
Trump in Latin America: Rubio Talks Venezuela, Mexico Talks Trade, Lula Talks to Trump
January 29, 2026
/ Carin Zissis / Khalea Robertson

As President Trump starts his second year in office, read AS/COA's roundup covering the White House's Western Hemisphere strategy. 

U.S. Policy
Nasry Asfura
Hemispheric Updates
Nasry Asfura Prepares to Take Honduras’ Presidency in New Direction
January 26, 2026
/ Khalea Robertson

The Trump-endorsed politician was declared victorious after a tumultuous vote. He’s banking on closer U.S. ties to push his infrastructure-focused agenda.

Honduras
Democracy & Elections
Mercosur EU
Hemispheric Updates
Mercosur–EU Free-Trade Agreement: What's in It and What's Next?
January 16, 2026
/ Khalea Robertson

A deal twenty-five years in the making moves closer to fruition, but legislative checkpoints remain.

Southern Cone & Brazil
Trade
U.S. President Donald Trump. (AP)
Hemispheric Updates
One Year in, Trump's Impact on Latin America and What's Next
January 15, 2026
/ Carin Zissis / Chase Harrison

From tariff turbulence to a capture in Caracas, Trump 2.0 sharpened Washington's focus on the region. What were major 2025 events? What’s on the horizon?

U.S. Policy
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. (Official X Account)
Hemispheric Updates
Approval Tracker: Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum
January 9, 2026
/ Chase Harrison

How do Mexicans view their first presidenta and her government’s handling of major issues?

Mexico
Democracy & Elections
U.S. military aircrafts
Hemispheric Updates
Timeline: U.S. Military Ramp-Up in the Caribbean Culminates in Capture of Maduro
January 7, 2026
/ Khalea Robertson

The ouster of the Venezuelan strongman came amid an accumulation of military assets in the region and ongoing fatal strikes on alleged drug boats.

Colombia
Venezuela
Central America & Caribbean
Security & Defense
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