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One Year in, Trump's Impact on Latin America and What's Next
January 15, 2026
/ Carin Zissis / Chase Harrison

From tariff turbulence to a capture in Caracas, Trump 2.0 sharpened Washington's focus on the region. What were major 2025 events? What’s on the horizon?

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Hostile Takeover and Abandonment Explain U.S. Actions in Venezuela
January 22, 2026
/ Javier Corrales

Two analogies can help us understand today’s state of play and the consequences of Trump’s policy in the country.

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The Way Forward For Venezuela
January 20, 2026
/ Michael Reid

A successful transition will depend on investment, who leads the military, and more.

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Why USMCA May Survive After All
January 20, 2026
/ Kellie Meiman Hock

USMCA review will test politics and economic realities. Preserving North American integration remains the least costly path forward, an expert writes.

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How U.S. Companies May Return to Venezuela and Be Compliant
January 14, 2026
/ Matteson Ellis

Washington has three ways to provide sanctions relief to the country and PDVSA. The cases of Syria, Sudan, and Iraq serve as historical references.

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Latin America and the Trump Doctrine: A Conversation with Juan Cruz
January 14, 2026

The former senior director for Western Hemisphere Affairs spoke at Americas Society about the U.S. president's policies in Latin America.

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Washington’s Path to Displacing Rivals in Post-Maduro Venezuela
January 13, 2026
/ Brian Fonseca, Martin Brown

With Maduro removed, the U.S. faces the difficult task of limiting the influence of China, Russia and Iran without triggering instability.

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