Political outsiders are nothing new in Latin America. What does the region's propensity for newcomers tell us about Trump's rise?
“La amenaza es real. Podría necesitarse un esfuerzo similar al que fue necesario para aprobar el TLCAN para mantenerlo intacto bajo una Administración Trump”, apunta Eric Farnsworth de AS/COA.
La Presidenta y CEO de AS/COA Susan Segal analiza el impacto comercial para Latinoamérica con la llegada de Donald Trump a la Casa Blanca.
Though Latinos made up a record portion of the electorate on November 8, fewer voted for Hillary Clinton than expected.
Many fear the impact of Trump’s win on the Mexican economy given both countries trade more than $1.4 billion in goods each day, says AS/COA’s Carin Zissis.
“[Trump’s victory] will energize politicians tapping into a traditional strain of anti-Washington feelings in Mexico,” points out AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth.
Donald Trump was not expected to win the U.S. election on November 8, but leaders from across the Americas were quick to respond to the news. Here’s a selection of their reactions, from Ottawa to Buenos Aires.