REACTION: Trump Orders Armed Forces to Fight Latin American Cartels
The reported Pentagon directive targets groups that the U.S. considers terrorist organizations.
Argentina’s Complicated U.S. Visa Politics
Despite alignment between the Trump and Milei administrations, Argentina faces challenges to reenter the Visa Waiver Program.
U.S. Threat to Leave the OAS Is a Win for Adversaries
Abandoning the OAS would weaken U.S. influence in the Western Hemisphere and create opportunities for China and others, an expert writes.
U.S. Pressure on Huawei Reaches New Heights in Panama
The Trump administration is embracing confrontation in Central America to counter the Chinese telecommunications giant.
REACTION: Trump Threatens 30% Tariffs on Mexico
In a letter to Sheinbaum, Trump wrote that the tariffs would take effect on August 1 and come in response to fentanyl trafficking.
REACTION: Trump Hits Brazil with 50% Tariff
In a letter addressed to Lula, Trump cited the treatment of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
What Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Means for the Americas
The signature legislation will impact regional economies, immigration, and energy policy, two experts write.
Trump’s Iran Strikes Shook the Middle East—and Perhaps U.S.-Venezuela Ties
The possibility of a protracted conflict in the Middle East should bring Caracas back into focus for American policymakers.
Trump’s FTO Policy Creates New Risks for Doing Business in Latin America
Companies operating in the region must now pay closer attention to the concept of “material support,” two experts write.
How U.S. Tariffs Are Rewiring Latin American Trade
A post-WTO trade order is emerging. The region’s ability to respond could define its role in the new global economy.
What Bukele Wants from Trump
The Salvadoran president’s controversial deals with the U.S. are calculated to preserve his reputation at home as the economy stumbles and evidence of a gang truce mounts.
REACTION: Trump’s Tariffs and Latin America
The baseline 10% tariff applies to many countries in the Americas, with notable exceptions.
Panama May Need a New Trump Strategy
The country’s accommodating stance so far hasn’t stopped the U.S. president from demanding the return of the canal.
Trump Always Wanted Tariffs on Mexico
Mexico’s efforts to appease the White House through cooperation may have been doomed from the start, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
What Trump’s FCPA Pause Means for Latin America
Suspending U.S. foreign bribery law enforcement could increase corruption risk across the region.
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