Security and China's role were on the secretary's September 8–10 agenda as he met Presidents Abelardo de la Espriella, Daniel Noboa, and Keiko Fujimori.
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Trump in Latin America: Rubio Courts Allies in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru
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Aug 27–Sep 2: Plus, U.S. military brass heads to Colombia and Trump signals a shift on Washington’s Falklands position.
Trump in Latin America: Canada's Tariff Retaliation, Mexico's Trade Cooperation
Aug 20–26: Plus, Trump and Lula hop on the phone again; State warns the region on Chinese espionage.
Trump in Latin America: Visa Revocation Roils Mexico, Canada Gets Tariff Reprieve
Aug 13–19: Plus, the White House targets Chinese tariff evasion in the Americas, Colombia seeks trade relief, and Venezuela's opposition leader lobbies DC.
Trump in Latin America: U.S. Aids Post-Earthquake Colombia, Hegseth Touts Joint Operations
August 6–13: Plus, a Cuban powerbroker’s mafia ties, a U.S.–China visa standoff in Argentina, and Mexican avocado inspection woes.
Trump in Latin America: U.S.-Brazil Diplo Rift Deepens; Venezuelan Vote Anticipation Grows
Jul 30–Aug 5: Plus, more U.S. spies in Cuba, a nuclear deal with Paraguay, and Rubio’s outreach to two presidents.
Music of the Americas Fall 2026 Concerts
The series presents five free performances celebrating renowned artists and groundbreaking new voices.