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REACTION: Trump Threatens 30% Tariffs on Mexico

In a letter to Sheinbaum, Trump wrote that the tariffs would take effect on August 1 and come in response to fentanyl trafficking.

In a letter addressed to Lula, Trump cited the treatment of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Center-right incumbent Daniel Noboa defeated Correa-backed Luisa González by a wide margin.

The baseline 10% tariff applies to many countries in the Americas, with notable exceptions.

Brazil’s Supreme Court has ruled that former President Jair Bolsonaro will stand trial for attempting a coup. What happens next?

Amid growing uncertainty, Mexico’s president addressed trade negotiations and plans for the economy in a major speech.

Daniel Noboa and Luisa González will face off in a second round on April 13.

The decision could push Mexico into a recession, while the U.S. may see higher consumer prices and slower growth.

President Trump announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on USMCA partners.

The center-left candidate defeated his center-right rival in the November 24 runoff.

After an unexpectedly large victory, analysts examine the likely impact for the region.

The center-left and center-right candidates will face off in the November 24 vote.

Maduro will try to turn González’s departure into a new victory for his dictatorship, testing the opposition and the international community alike.

Las autoridades electorales, controladas por el gobierno, afirman que Maduro ganó, mientras que la oposición rechaza el recuento oficial.

Government-controlled electoral authorities claim Maduro won, while the opposition rejected the official count.