The America First Opportunity for Influence over Latin America

The America First Opportunity for Influence over Latin America

The United States should not only stand its ground in the Western Hemisphere but also lead it to a new era of freedom and prosperity. With Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s appointment as national security adviser, and President Donald Trump’s recent comments about Rubio’s chances to be his successor, the secretary of state has the unique chance […]

MEXICO CITY, PROJECT SYNDICATE – Despite the appointment of a Hispanic (Marco Rubio) as Secretary of State of the United States, Latin America has not had a prominent place in the foreign and commercial policy of President Donald Trump during his first hundred days of government.But the region has not been spared the consequences of his controversial decisions in migration, trade, foreign policy or against drug trafficking. Worse still, everythi…

Al Mayadeen/ Africa in Summary/ May 21, 2025 Trump's policies threaten key programs such as USAID and PEPFAR, with devastating impacts on development, African autonomy and regional security.The Trump administration's slogan "America First" marks a radical shift in relations between the United States and Africa, with massive cuts to USAID and Plan [...] The entry to Africa. The US and its argument of "America First" to intervene in Africa was fir…