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.
Trump in Latin America: Brazil Hit with Tariffs and Terrorist Designations
Brian Winter to AP about U.S. Classification of Two Brazilian Gangs as Terrorist Groups
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Eléonore Hughes and Mauricio Savarese
"The main driver of this decision was politics," said the editor-in-chief of Americas Quarterly to the news agency.
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.
What November’s U.S. Midterm Vote Means for the Americas
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Eric Jacobstein, Emily Mendrala
For now, the Democratic Party is likely to make gains that would affect U.S. policy toward Latin America on several key fronts.
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.
Trump in Latin America: Lula Visits White House, U.S. Drug Strategy Zeroes in on Mexico
May 1–7: Washington revokes Costa Rican media visas and green lights Venezuelan debt restructuring.