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Noboa U.S. security talks
Hemispheric Updates
Trump in Latin America: Iran Reactions, Ecuador Joint Action, Venezuelan Transactions
March 5, 2026
/ Carin Zissis / Khalea Robertson

Feb 27–Mar 5: The administration readies to welcome likeminded leaders in Florida as it eyes changes in crisis-hit Cuba.

U.S. Policy
(L-R) Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Kamla Persad-Bissessar and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. (AP)
Hemispheric Updates
Trump in Latin America: Rubio at CARICOM, SCOTUS on Tariffs, and Trump's SOTU
February 26, 2026
/ Carin Zissis / Chase Harrison

Feb 20-26: U.S. intelligence helps take out a kingpin and Washington cancels Chilean officials’ visas over an underwater cable.

U.S. Policy
Attendees of the first Board of Peace meeting. (White House)
Hemispheric Updates
Trump in Latin America: The Board of Peace Roster, A Cuban Call, and Moves on Nicaragua
February 19, 2026
/ Carin Zissis / Chase Harrison

Feb 13-19: More U.S. officials visit Venezuela as a Canadian business delegation heads to Mexico ahead of the USMCA review.

U.S. Policy
Wright and Delcy
Hemispheric Updates
Trump in Latin America: Opening Venezuela, Closing Cuba, and Meeting Mexico
February 12, 2026
/ Carin Zissis / Khalea Robertson

Feb 6-12: A Peruvian port comes under the scope and Honduras’ new president visits Mar-a-Lago.

U.S. Policy
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
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