U.S.-Latin America relations Archives

U.S.-Latin America relations

Foreign Policy & U.S./Latin America Relations

While in Argentina for the G20, Trump should spare some attention for South America

By Nicolás Albertoni & Luis Schenoni / November 30, 2018

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the G20 meetings in Buenos Aires. This will be his first visit to Latin America. Despite a series of crises of global proportion, this is still relevant.

Russia in Latin America: Geopolitics and pragmatism

By Roberto Mansilla Blanco / November 28, 2018

In recent years, Vladimir Putin’s Russia has become increasingly strategically interested in Latin America. Despite clear geopolitical goals, the Kremlin’s relationship with the region has been marked by pragmatic realpolitik.

Foreign Policy & U.S./Latin America Relations

Corruption, intrigue and hope in the Land of Soy: The Mario Abdo Benitez government in Paraguay, and the extra-hemispheric actors wooing him

By Evan Ellis / REvanEllis / November 14, 2018

Washington needs to be patient with the Abdo Benitez government, recognizing the delicate political space in which he is operating, yet engaging to help him move in a positive direction.

Democracy & Elections

What difference will the mid-terms make on U.S.-Latin America policy?

By Christopher Sabatini / chrissabatini / November 9, 2018

The new Democratic majority in the House will likely elevate a well-known, moderate Latin America advocate to chair the Foreign Relations Committee and provide a balance to the administration’s possible bro-mance with Bolsonaro.

Venezuela

Make credible threats great again

By Juan Nagel / juannagel / October 19, 2018

Direct military intervention in Venezuela is obviously a controversial topic, yet there should be no controversy surrounding the credible appearance of commitment to military action.

Venezuela

Threatening a military intervention in Venezuela is not just folly, it’s not credible

By Christopher Sabatini / chrissabatini / October 19, 2018

Talking military intervention isn’t even a good theoretical gamble. Few would really believe it, and it is improbable that the U.S. would follow through.

LGBT Rights

Emissary hypocrisy: The U.S. State Department refuses to recognize same-sex partners of envoys

By Christopher Sabatini / chrissabatini / October 3, 2018

Does the U.S. deny foreign emissaries other rights denied them in their own countries? Of course not. Then why are we doing it to LGBTI couples?

Economics, Trade & Development

How the U.S. can better balance Chinese investment in infrastructure

By Max Nathanson / TheMaxNathanson / September 10, 2018

The U.S. can both balance Chinese influence and help Latin American governments address environmental and social concerns by investing in the “soft” side of the infrastructure boom.

Foreign Policy & U.S./Latin America Relations

The U.S. decision to abandon CICIG in Guatemala doesn’t make moral or geostrategic sense

By Benjamin N. Gedan / September 6, 2018

U.S. policy is never governed purely by moral calculations. But in the case of CICIG, it is hard to detect any concerns that remotely outweigh the U.S. interest in establishing the rule of law in Guatemala.

Foreign Policy & U.S./Latin America Relations

El Salvador: A pragmatic U.S. response should follow Chinese inroads

By Jimmy McDonough / JamesNoJimmy / August 28, 2018

Rather than ostracizing El Salvador, the U.S. should focus renewed attention on enhancing its support to Central American institutions working to enforce the rule of law.