U.S.-Latin America relations Archives

U.S.-Latin America relations

El Salvador’s legislative elections and the challenge to democracy

By Orlando J. Pérez and Randy Pestana / March 3, 2021

President Nayib Bukele's Nuevas Ideas party won more than two-thirds of the votes in El Salvador's February 28 legislative elections. The consolidation of ...
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Will the U.S.-Latin American relationship actually change after elections?

By Karina Velasco / October 29, 2020

While headlines are full of Trump vs Biden administration predictions regarding U.S.-Latin American relations, on many important issues Latin America may ...
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Latin America is changing the world through science and innovation

By Felipe Reisch / September 17, 2020

From data science to synthetic biology, Latin American scientists have been integral in advancing breakthroughs that have the potential to change the world.
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The rise of Chinese technology in Latin America

By Raymond R. Dua Jr. / August 12, 2020

Though not often discussed, Latin America is an important battleground for China's tech industry. Through the PRC’s growing influence, it seeks to set ...
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Latin America, Europe and the U.S. must stick together in weathering the COVID-19 storm

By Evan Ellis / May 28, 2020

Increased dependence on China by both Latin America and the European Union not only generates vulnerabilities for both regions, but also creates strategic ...
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The return of the Cold War in the Caribbean

By Scott B. MacDonald / April 22, 2019

Washington can no longer take the Caribbean for granted. That means more than just impotently warning partners south of the hemisphere about China and ...
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In pulling U.S. aid to the Northern Triangle, the Trump administration opens a window for Beijing

By Timothy S. Rich & Andi Dahmer / April 1, 2019

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 ...
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Put your money where your mouth is: The Trump Administration in the Caribbean

By Adam Ratzlaff & Wazim Mowla / March 28, 2019

The U.S. must recognize the role of China and Venezuela in the Caribbean and develop policies that compete with these rivals rather than simply telling ...
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China’s engagement with Trinidad and Tobago

By Evan Ellis / March 26, 2019

China has worked to deepen economic, investment and diplomatic ties with Caribbean. Trinidad and Tobago is a focus of their interest. The U.S. should pay ...
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Navigating Guyana’s muddy waters

By Evan Ellis / March 4, 2019

On the eve of a massive oil windfall, Guyana finds itself in the midst of a political power struggle, forcing the United States to walk a careful path ...
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