The Trump Administration on Latin America The Trump Administration on Latin America charrison Thu, 02/06/2025 - 3:12 pm AS/COA is tracking the U.S. president's actions toward the region, including on migration, trade, and security. In his first few weeks, U.S President Donald Trump has put Latin America at the center of U.S. foreign policy. His agenda, which focuses on migration, trade, and security, runs through the region. Already, he’s taken action on deportation of migrants, USMCA, and competition with China in places like the Panama Canal. Notably, Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s first trip was to Central America and the Caribbean, another early indication of the region’s importance. AS/COA Online will track Trump’s actions toward Latin America, including through regularly updated articles on top issues, infographics, interviews, and podcasts. In this guide, you will be able to access Council of the Americas public events and recaps, as well as interviews and articles with expert analysis and more. LatAm in Focus: Navigating Trump’s Tariff Tests—The Mexico Edition September 18, 2025 Mexico’s former chief USMCA negotiator, Kenneth Smith Ramos, unpacks the Sheinbaum government's delicate balancing act to protect bilateral trade ties. Tracking Trump and Latin America: Trade—Prequel to 2026 USMCA Review Kicks Off September 17, 2025 What does the U.S. president's “America First” trade policy mean for the region? AS/COA is monitoring the new administration's approach. Tracking Trump and Latin America: Security—Trump Administration Decertifies Colombia September 16, 2025 How is the U.S. administration furthering its national security agenda in the Americas? Tracking Trump and Latin America: Migration—Judge Restores TPS for Haitians, Venezuelans September 8, 2025 The U.S. president is resurrecting first-term tactics and promising a more aggressive reduction in immigration. AS/COA is monitoring the regional impacts. The Trump Cabinet's Visits to Latin America September 5, 2025 Find out what countries in the Americas Trump administration officials visited, updated after each official trip. The Impact of Current U.S. Immigration Policy on Latin America in Three Charts July 14, 2025 Amid the Trump administration's boost in U.S. spending on immigration enforcement, how are border apprehensions and deportations fluctuating? What Do Tariffs on Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Mean for the Western Hemisphere? July 9, 2025 Learn which countries are the leading sources of the products touched by Trump’s trade agenda. LatAm in Focus: How a U.S. Tax Could Hit Latin American Remittances June 26, 2025 Will a new levy slow the flow of funds to Latin America? CEMLA’s René Maldonado covers shifting remittance trends in the region. LatAm in Focus: The New Era of U.S.–China Competition in Latin America May 14, 2025 Margaret Myers of SAIS explains how both Beijing and Washington are recalibrating their approach to engagement with the region. Explainer: How Proposed U.S. Budget Cuts May Change Foreign Aid in the Americas May 7, 2025 President Trump has asked Congress for an 84 percent reduction in international programs spending. What might that mean for Latin America? Which Cartels and Groups Is Trump Designating as Foreign Terrorist Organizations? May 5, 2025 The U.S. government named ten criminal groups FTOs—six from Mexico, two from Haiti, and two associated with Venezuela and El Salvador. The Americas React to Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs April 4, 2025 Most leaders conveyed frustration or made requests to negotiate while some expressed gratitude for only getting the baseline rate. How Do Latin Americans View President Trump? April 2, 2025 Get polling from Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and more on how citizens are evaluating the new U.S. administration and its actions on tariffs and migration. Energy, Security, and Trade Top Rubio's Caribbean Agenda April 1, 2025 The U.S. secretary of state's visit focused on supporting the region’s oil and gas industry and addressing concerns related to Cuba, Haiti, and Venezuela. LatAm in Focus: Trade and Tensions—Latin America Braces for Trump's Tariffs March 27, 2025 Ahead of April 2, trade expert Kellie Meiman Hock explains the motivators behind the shift in U.S. trade policy and what tariffs mean for the region. LatAm in Focus: Drugs, Guns, and Dollars—Unpacking the Cartels' FTO Designation March 13, 2025 FTI’s Pablo Zárate and ITAM’s Cecilia Farfán-Méndez explain what the U.S. security policy shift means for bilateral business and North American relations. What Did Trump Say About Latin America in His 2025 Address to Congress? March 5, 2025 The U.S. president touched on the region when speaking about tariffs, criminal organizations, migration, and federal cuts. The Rubio Recap: What He Said about Latin America at His Hearing January 24, 2025 Marco Rubio, Trump's secretary of state, spoke about China’s influence in the region and zeroed in on Mexico, Venezuela, and Cuba. LatAm in Focus: Did Trump's Day One Set the Tone for Latin America? January 23, 2025 Juan Cruz Díaz, Brian Winter, and Carin Zissis discuss the region's place in Trump's inauguration and first executive orders. Trump's Proposed Cabinet's Record on Latin America January 29, 2025 Who has the incoming president picked to serve in roles that deal with the Americas, like border czar and secretaries of state and the treasury? Trump and Latin America: Inauguration Day and Executive Orders January 22, 2025 The U.S. president signed directives to militarize the border, consider designating cartels as terrorist groups, and cut foreign aid. AS/COA Experts AS/COA experts’ insights on the Trump administration’s actions on Latin America. Learn about Trump’s top regional officials and the effect of his policies on the hemisphere. AP Interviews Carin Zissis on How Mexico's President Sheinbaum Navigates U.S. Relations September 4, 2025 In wake of Rubio visit, the president must strike a "delicate balance" as "so much is at stake for Mexico," said COA's Washington Office interim director Univision entrevista a Brian Winter sobre políticas de EE.UU. respecto a América Latina August 23, 2025 El vicepresidente ejecutivo de AS/COA analiza medidas contra Venezuela, la colaboración con México y la lucha antidrogas en Colombia. CNN Brasil entrevista Brian Winter sobre interesses dos EUA no país latino-americano August 21, 2025 "Tem partes interessadas em começar esse processo de diálogo entre eles, o sector privado nos EUA e no Brasil", disse o vice-presidente da AS/COA. Valor Econômico entrevista Brian Winter sobre tensões crescentes entre Brasil e EUA August 1, 2025 "Acho que é só o começo do confronto", diz o vice-presidente executivo da AS/COA ao jornal. Estadão entrevista Brian Winter sobre a batalha comercial entre Estados Unidos e Brasil July 26, 2025 "É importante que os setores privados de ambos os países se envolvam", diz o vice-presidente executivo da AS/COA. Brazil Economy fala com Brian Winter sobre o conflito tarifário entre EUA e Brasil July 22, 2025 "A única pessoa com alguma chance de convencer Trump a mudar de ideia seria Jair Bolsonaro", diz o vice-presidente executivo da AS/COA. BBC News Brasil entrevista Brian Winter sobre a crise entre Brasil e Estados Unidos July 21, 2025 "Eu não vejo condições para um cessar-fogo agora. Na verdade, acho que vai piorar antes de melhorar", diz o vice-presidente executivo da AS/COA. CNN Interviews Brian Winter on Tensions Between U.S. and Brazil July 18, 2025 "I think this is very personal for President Trump," said AS/COA's executive vice president on accusations against former President Jair Bolsonaro. Brian Winter Details Latin America's Response to Trump on Foreign Affairs Podcast April 10, 2025 With upcoming elections in the region, there could be more countries aligned with Trump, said AS/COA's executive vice president. AS/COA Insider: Eric Farnsworth on Trump's Tariffs on Canada and Mexico March 4, 2025 This "is a rethinking of what trade really is and the importance of it to the United States," said the AS/COA vice president. Brian Winter on CNN About Trump's Approach to Latin America February 8, 2025 For the new administration, the region is key to address issues such as migration and drug flows, said AS/COA's vice president. AS/COA Insider: Susan Segal on Trump's Tariffs on Canada and Mexico February 3, 2025 “We're the best friends of each other, and that's really important to remember,” said the AS/COA president and CEO. Trump's Agenda Will Rise or Fall with the Americas January 30, 2025 It's clear the ''America First'' agenda will not ultimately succeed without getting the region right, writes Eric Farnsworth in The National Interest. Brian Winter en El Tiempo sobre qué esperar de Trump en América Latina January 28, 2025 Ser conservador en Latinoamérica no necesariamente protege ante la "imprevisibilidad" del presidente de EE.UU., dice el vicepresidente de AS/COA al diario. Brian Winter en La Tercera sobre las relaciones EE.UU.-América Latina bajo Donald Trump January 19, 2025 El experto de AS/COA habló sobre lo que podría ocurrir en Venezuela, el Canal de Panamá, los avances de Beijing en la región y más. rgb(3,21,43)