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Trump and the Hemisphere in Tension
"They need us more than we need them…," declared Donald Trump from the Oval Office when referring to Latin America after assuming the presidency of the United States. This statement set the tone for an administration characterized by nationalism and a transactional approach to foreign policy. From the outset, Trump made it clear that the stability and security of the region would be treated as strategic issues aligned with Washington’s interests. In this context, the governments of the hemisphere, including the United States' closest allies, faced a dilemma: align with Washington's agenda or face severe sanctions. An immediate example was the diplomatic crisis over deportation flights between Washington and Colombia, where, within hours, the Trump administration projected its power and emphasized that cooperation with the U.S.—in this case, Colombia accepting deportees—was not optional. The repercussions were swift. Panama abandoned plans to renew agreements with China regarding the interoceanic canal, the Venezuelan government unconditionally released detained U.S. citizens, and both Mexico and Canada strengthened their cooperation on migration and security matters. The message to the rest of the continent is that Washington will not tolerate a lack of alignment. Countries that do not cooperate will face economic sanctions, including tariffs that could...
Climate-Biodiversity-Water Nexus: the protection of ecosystem services in South America
Ecosystem services, which are the benefits that nature provides to people, depend on conservation, sustainable use, and restoration of nature.
The great lies of Trump’s new era
The big new lie is that Trump won by a landslide, and this supposedly gives him the right to turn the world upside down. However, in a democracy, winning elections is not a blank check to erase the past or disregard the law.
A Vision for PAHO/WHO from and for Latin America
We should welcome the opportunity to decentralize the PAHO from Washington, D.C., reimagining its core functions to better address the priorities of the countries where it is most needed.
Milei and the construction of a party that will make him a long-lasting one
The year 2025 is a year of particular relevance for Javier Milei's presidency because he will have to pass the first electoral test since he has been in power.
“Against This and That”: Reaction to the New Trump Administration
The foreign policy agenda of the new US administration is an incoherent mix of illiberal mercantilism, isolationism, and revisionism.
