U.S. Policy Archives - Americas Quarterly

Stopping Venezuela’s Exodus Hinges on Restoring Hope

The nation’s problem is still there, and appeasing Maduro will not stem the flow of migrants, two experts write.

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.

Regardless of the election’s victor, the U.S. should seize the ample economic opportunities of closer ties with the rest of the hemisphere, writes AS/COA’s CEO Susan Segal.

Latin America Is an Opportunity for Trump

The region is eager for greater U.S. attention, writes AS/COA’s CEO.

Why a Normalization Strategy With Venezuela Is Not Viable

Normalization will only strengthen the ruling elites, endanger human rights, and create conditions that boost migration flow, an expert writes.

What Marco Rubio Has Said About Latin America

Trump’s nominee for Secretary of State is known for his hardline stances on dictatorships and China’s activity in the region.

REACTION: What Trump’s Victory Means for Latin America

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

Donald Trump and the Return of the Monroe Doctrine

Another Trump term would bring increased scrutiny of Latin America’s ties with China, and uncertainty elsewhere.

In the Americas, Democrats’ “Soft Power Matters”

A continuation of Biden’s policies would promote democracy while addressing hotspots like Haiti and Venezuela, two former national security officials write.

Trump’s Vision: “Make the Americas Grow Again”

A second Trump term would focus on reviving hemispheric economic growth through nearshoring and other policies, writes a former adviser.

Timeline: U.S.-Latin America Relations Under Trump and Biden. AQ highlights the major moments in hemispheric relations under the two presidents, from USMCA to Biden’s border action.

Linha do tempo: a política dos EUA para a América Latina nos governos Trump e Biden

A AQ traça o histórico das relações dos governos Trump e Biden com países da região, do USMCA às ações de Biden na fronteira.

En las Américas, el “soft power” de Biden es relevante

Un segundo mandato de Biden seguiría promoviendo la democracia y abordaría puntos conflictivos como Haití y Venezuela, escriben dos ex funcionarios de seguridad nacional.

Nas Américas, o soft power de Biden é importante

Um segundo mandato de Biden continuaria a promover a democracia enquanto aborda pontos críticos como Haiti e Venezuela, escrevem dois ex-funcionários de segurança nacional.

A visão de Trump: “fazer as Américas crescerem novamente”

Um segundo mandato de Trump retomaria crescimento econômico do hemisfério por meio de políticas de nearshoring e outras iniciativas, escreve um ex-assessor.

NEW AQ: What the U.S. Election Means for Latin America

In AQ’s new special report, former advisers from the Trump and Biden administrations write on the impact another term for their onetime boss would have on the region.

La visión de Trump: “Hacer que América crezca nuevamente”

Un segundo mandato de Trump se centraría en reactivar el crecimiento económico hemisférico a través de nearshoring y otras políticas, escribe un ex asesor.