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REACTION: How Trump’s 15% Tariff Move Impacts Latin America

The region remains well-positioned to face the new levies, experts say.

The nation’s Congress voted to oust José Jerí, underscoring the instability that will shape the first round of general elections on April 12.

The right-wing, tough-on-crime president-elect will have a legislative majority and promises “deep and irreversible” change.

The historic military operation raises numerous questions about what’s next for Venezuela, and for U.S. relations with Latin America as a whole.

The right-wing former legislator won the presidency with a commanding 58% in the December 14 runoff.

With final results pending, the leftist ruling party appears defeated, and two conservative candidates seem headed for a photo finish.

A Communist and a right-wing candidate will compete in the second round on December 14.

The Argentine president’s party performed better than expected, gaining momentum for his reform agenda.

Center-right Senator Rodrigo Paz’s victory marks an end to 20 years of MAS rule.

Boluarte was removed amid surging crime and José Jerí, formerly President of Congress, was sworn in to complete her term ending in July 2026.

After the leaders met on September 23, the Treasury said the U.S. is negotiating a $20 billion swap line and is ready to purchase Argentina’s bonds.

Ali and his ruling party are projected to win handily and maintain their legislative majority.

In a rebuke of the ruling MAS party, centrist Rodrigo Paz and right-wing former President Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga will face off on October 19.

The reported Pentagon directive targets groups that the U.S. considers terrorist organizations.

In a letter to Sheinbaum, Trump wrote that the tariffs would take effect on August 1 and come in response to fentanyl trafficking.