The abrupt removal of U.S. funds will exacerbate a decline in positive perceptions of the United States and open up an opportunity for Sino-Latin American relations.
In pulling U.S. aid to the Northern Triangle, the Trump administration opens a window for Beijing
By Timothy S. Rich & Andi Dahmer /
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Central America
Cutting aid to the Northern Triangle will only create the conditions for more migrants
By William Naylor /
Cutting aid to Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador would be counter-productive to U.S. interests, but maybe that’s what President Trump wants.
Democracy & Elections
Three members of Congress introduce bill to reunite separated migrant children with their parents
By William Naylor /
The act, introduced by three prominent voices for Latin America in Congress, demands State reunify the 2,342 migrant children separated from their parents. It also addresses the root causes of the flow.
Brazil and the Southern Cone
An Attitude of Platitudes: The Democratic Party’s Platform and Latin America
By Greg Weeks /
Beyond a few nice sounding phrases and curious omissions, the Democratic Party platform mentions Trump more than it mentions Latin America.