Trump in Latin America: Leaders Mix Diplomacy with World Cup Visits
June 11-17: A joint U.S.–Venezuela strike takes out gang leader. A second round of U.S.-Mexico trade talks get underway.
Trump in Latin America: USMCA on Notice, AMLO’s Letter, Hegseth’s Cuba Message
June 4–10: Trump questions USMCA renewal again, Milei plans eighteenth U.S. visit, and more in this week’s dispatch.
Trump in Latin America: Brazil Hit with Tariffs and Terrorist Designations
May 28–June 3: Trump endorses Colombia’s de la Espriella, Rubio weighs in on regional relations, and USTR ruling spells new tariffs for region.
Four Takeaways from Colombia's First-Round Vote: De la Espriella, Cepeda Head to Runoff
From fraud claims to a deflated centrist vote, find out about the May 31 presidential election ahead of what will be a left-right June 21 showdown.
Trump in Latin America: Shield of the Americas Backs Paz in Bolivia; Flávio Visits Trump
May 21–27: Bilateral USMCA negotiations between Mexico and the United States are set to begin.
Trump in Latin America: DOJ Unseals Castro Indictment as Pressure Builds on Havana
May 15–20: Plus, Venezuela deports a close Maduro ally to the United States and Treasury issues sanctions aimed at Sinaloa Cartel.
Trump in Latin America: The Hemisphere's Position on the U.S.–China Chessboard
May 8–14: Plus, security tensions continue to test to test U.S.–Mexico ties and Washington offers Havana conditioned aid.