Bilateral relations between the various countries of Latin America and the United States of America have been multifaceted and complex, at times defined by strong regional cooperation …

Sep 7, 2023 · Senior Adviser P. Michael McKinley outlines the challenges the United States confronts as it seeks to deepen engagement with Latin American countries and argues that …

Jan 16, 2025 · With Donald Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency on January 20, Latin America faces a transformative and turbulent period in its relations with its neighbor to the north. …

Aug 6, 2024 · U.S. policymakers have emphasized different strategic interests in the region at different times, from combating Soviet influence during the Cold War to promoting democracy …

Latin America has never mattered more for the United States. The region is the largest foreign supplier of oil to the United States and a strong partner in the development of...

1 day ago · The unprecedented pause and potential elimination of many U.S. foreign assistance programs, announced in President Trump’s executive order “Reevaluating and Realigning …

Since 1994, the United States has strengthened economic ties with LAC countries through the negotiation and implementation of comprehensive free trade agreements (FTAs).

Apr 16, 2019 · There have been two phases of United States intervention in Latin America since 1970. The older, first phase is the Cold War in which the United States funded Latin military …

Historically, political, economic, and security concerns have dominated U.S. policy toward Latin America. A parallel development has been the evolution of an inter-American system and its …

Feb 26, 2024 · The strategic interest of the United States and the countries of Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) lies in strengthening their western hemisphere partnership. Shared borders, …