Trump and Latin America Archives

Maduro’s Miscalculations Are a Cautionary Tale for Rodríguez

Venezuela’s interim president faces an existential balancing act: cooperating with the Trump administration while staying loyal to her base.

The country could see a relatively rapid recovery of some oil production, depending on the leadership that emerges.

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 administration’s decision not to enforce the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, among other choices, risks long-term damage to the region.

The U.S. should prepare humanitarian assistance and take other steps to help support a free Venezuela, two experts write.

As Washington seeks to loosen China’s grip on high-tech and defense supply chains, Brasília holds a strategic play.

The agreements are potentially historic – but some countries have been left out, and a Supreme Court challenge looms.

Maduro’s repression is escalating alongside unprecedented U.S. military activity. The situation on the ground shows two likely paths forward.

Previous transitions out of dictatorships in Brazil and Chile may provide a roadmap if U.S. pressure prompts Venezuelan generals to act.

Decertifications, terror labels, and episodic strikes risk alienating the partners Washington needs.

Except for Mexico, the region will not be significantly impacted.

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

Despite alignment between the Trump and Milei administrations, Argentina faces challenges to reenter the Visa Waiver Program.

Abandoning the OAS would weaken U.S. influence in the Western Hemisphere and create opportunities for China and others, an expert writes.

The Trump administration is embracing confrontation in Central America to counter the Chinese telecommunications giant.