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Is America still considered part of the 'Americas'?
Latin America

Is America still considered part of the 'Americas'?

Trump's withdrawal from some regional organizations has revived long-lingering arguments about belonging vs. leverage

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Latin America

Panama court could trip Trump's wire over China linked ports

A decision at the center of geopolitical tensions and the president's pledge to 'take back' canal shipping facilities from Beijing is expected any day

Trump Venezuela
Latin America

Trump's sphere of influence gambit is sloppy, self-sabotage

Great powers have historically sought regional sway but the president's Venezuela and Greenland ploys risk anything but

Marco Rubio
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After ousting Maduro, Trump and Rubio put Cuba on notice

Reports indicate Trump also interested in sending special forces to Mexico

Paradoxically, 'Donroe Doctrine' could put US interests at risk
Latin America

Paradoxically, 'Donroe Doctrine' could put US interests at risk

Short-term political alignments with so-called 'champions' may erode long-term influence

Marco Rubio
Latin America

Death knell for the Summit of the Americas?

Washington’s bullying has deepened divisions and crippled the hemisphere’s premier diplomatic forum