The Trump Administration on Latin America
charrison Thu, 02/06/2025 - 3:12 pmAS/COA is tracking the U.S. president's actions toward the region, including on migration, trade, and security.
In his second term, 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.
AS/COA Online tracks Trump’s actions toward Latin America, including through a weekly dispatch and 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.
Trump in Latin America Dispatches
Trump in Latin America: Maduro's Court Battles, Ecuador's Bombed Cattle, Noem's Travel March 26, 2026 March 20–26: Also, Colombia’s Petro named in DOJ investigations. And what a Dominican space facility tells us about the U.S.-China space race.
Trump in Latin America: Negotiations with Cuba and Reviews with Mexico March 19, 2026 March 13–19: Venezuelan oil gets sanctions relief and Washington launches trade investigations into dozens of hemispheric partners.
Trump in Latin America: The 411 on Doral, a 301 for Mexico, an A3C for the Region March 12, 2026 Mar 6–12: Leaders gather for the Shield of the Americas summit before heading to Chile's inauguration. Plus: Washington restores Venezuelan ties.
Trump in Latin America: Iran Reactions, Ecuador Joint Action, Venezuelan Transactions March 5, 2026 Feb 27–Mar 5: The administration readies to welcome likeminded leaders in Florida as it eyes changes in crisis-hit Cuba.
Trump in Latin America: Rubio at CARICOM, SCOTUS on Tariffs, and Trump's SOTU February 26, 2026 Feb 20-26: U.S. intelligence helps take out a kingpin and Washington cancels Chilean officials’ visas over an underwater cable.
Trump in Latin America: The Board of Peace Roster, A Cuban Call, and Moves on Nicaragua February 19, 2026 Feb 13-19: More U.S. officials visit Venezuela as a Canadian business delegation heads to Mexico ahead of the USMCA review.
Trump in Latin America: Opening Venezuela, Closing Cuba, and Meeting Mexico February 12, 2026 Feb 6-12: A Peruvian port comes under the scope and Honduras’ new president visits Mar-a-Lago.
Trump in Latin America: A Petro Meeting, a Mineral Ministerial, and a Prayer Session February 5, 2026 Jan 29–Feb 5: The Trump administration kept up pressure on Cuba, made resource deals with Mexico, and hosted the presidents of Colombia and El Salvador.
Trump in Latin America: Rubio Talks Venezuela, Mexico Talks Trade, Lula Talks to Trump January 29, 2026 As President Trump starts his second year in office, read AS/COA's roundup covering the White House's Western Hemisphere strategy.
One Year in, Trump's Impact on Latin America and What's Next January 15, 2026 From tariff turbulence to a capture in Caracas, Trump 2.0 sharpened Washington's focus on the region. What were major 2025 events? What’s on the horizon?
Timeline: U.S. Military Ramp-Up in the Caribbean Culminates in Capture of Maduro January 7, 2026 The ouster of the Venezuelan strongman came amid an accumulation of military assets in the region and ongoing fatal strikes on alleged drug boats.
Tracking Trump and Latin America: Migration—Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela Applications Paused December 4, 2025 The U.S. president has pursued a more aggressive reduction in immigration, pushing for record deportations while curtailing migrant protections.
Tracking Trump and Latin America: Security—Trump Blockades Sanctioned Venezuelan Oil December 17, 2025 How is the U.S. administration furthering its national security agenda in the Americas?
Tracking Trump and Latin America: Trade—Tariffs Threatened on Mexico over Water Sharing December 9, 2025 What does the U.S. president's “America First” trade policy mean for the region? AS/COA is monitoring the administration's approach.
The Trump Cabinet's Visits to Latin America December 2, 2025 Find out what countries in the Americas Trump administration officials visited, updated after each official trip.
LatAm in Focus: A Crack in U.S.-Colombia Cooperation October 16, 2025 Sergio Guzmán of Colombia Risk Analysis speaks on the bilateral relationship as the Andean country’s 2026 elections approach.
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.
LatAm in Focus: Navigating Trump’s Tariff Tests—The Brazil Edition September 18, 2025 Former Brazilian Foreign Trade Secretary Welber Barral explains how political tensions have created a gridlock in current trade negotiations.
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?
Trump's Terrorist Designations: Which Latin American Criminal Groups Made the FTO List? July 27, 2026 The second Trump administration has designated some 20 regional groups as foreign terrorist organizations. AS/COA Online tracks the designations.
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 ExpertsAS/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.
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