What Bukele Wants from Trump
The Salvadoran president’s controversial deals with the U.S. are calculated to preserve his reputation at home as the economy stumbles and evidence of a gang truce mounts.
REACTION: Trump’s Tariffs and Latin America
The baseline 10% tariff applies to many countries in the Americas, with notable exceptions.
Panama May Need a New Trump Strategy
The country’s accommodating stance so far hasn’t stopped the U.S. president from demanding the return of the canal.
Trump Always Wanted Tariffs on Mexico
Mexico’s efforts to appease the White House through cooperation may have been doomed from the start, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
What Trump’s FCPA Pause Means for Latin America
Suspending U.S. foreign bribery law enforcement could increase corruption risk across the region.
AQ Podcast | Trump’s Impact So Far on Latin America
An overview of what Trump’s arrival has meant for Latin America and how governments in the region are reacting to him
Will Trump 2.0 Play Tougher on Nicaragua’s Dictatorship?
Initial actions by the White House, such as cutting USAID programs, undermine the country’s struggling opposition.
As Maduro Goes Rogue, Trump Has Choices to Make
The U.S. can still go beyond pragmatic deals, countering Maduro by using oil as the ultimate leverage.
REACTION: The Impacts of Trump’s Tariffs
The decision could push Mexico into a recession, while the U.S. may see higher consumer prices and slower growth.
What Trump Really Wants in Panama
Whether it’s countering China, or pursuing a new U.S. expansionism, the president’s threats have already led to concrete action inside Panama, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
Ten Keys to Understand Trump 2.0 and Latin America
Migration, relations with China and crisis points in Cuba and Venezuela are among the top issues the region will deal with under the new U.S. administration.
Trump and Lula Think Differently. Will They Find Common Ground?
The two leaders have diverging views on the future of BRICS and climate change. What can bridge the gap?
REACTION: Trump Threatens February 1 Tariffs on Mexico and Canada
President Trump announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on USMCA partners.
China Ties Could Be a Liability for Mexico Under Trump 2.0
The country should make the best of a difficult situation by insisting on transparency.
Trump and Latin America’s Costly Disunity
A splintered region will find it more difficult to cope with the coming disruptions from Washington.

