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October 5, 2026
Brazil Election Could Give Bolsonaro a Key Role in Trump’s Latin America Map
Flávio Bolsonaro, now the favorite to win Brazil’s presidency, would give President Trump a critical new ally in Latin America, particularly on security.
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September 23, 2026
Trump’s New Favorite Neighbor: Mexico
President Trump built his political brand in part on bashing Mexico. Now his second presidency depends on deepening partnerships with the country.
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August 27, 2026
Democratic Socialists Are the Toast of the Party in Uruguay
The success of progressive candidates in the United States is inspiring leftists abroad struggling under pressure from the Trump administration and its allies.
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August 14, 2026
A Prominent Mexican Politician Says U.S. Revoked His Visa
Andrés Manuel López Beltrán, a former president’s son, lashed out at the Trump administration after he said it canceled his visa, another flashpoint in the tense U.S.-Mexico relationship.
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July 30, 2026
Cuba to Trump: We’re Open for Business
A top Cuban official says the island won’t negotiate its politics, but it is willing to talk investment, including from President Trump.
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July 27, 2026
Cuba, Lacking Fuel, Relies on Ingenuity to Defy Trump’s Blockade
President Trump has tried to strangle Cuba by blocking its oil imports. But six months later, the island is finding ways to endure.
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July 25, 2026
Brazil Blocks Visit by U.S. Delegation Seeking to Question Election System
Brazilian authorities refused to grant visas to two senior U.S. officials out of concern they planned to sow doubt about the security of the country’s voting systems.
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July 21, 2026
Daniel Ortega, President of Nicaragua, Says He Plans to Abolish Elections
Daniel Ortega has been accused of rigging recent elections in Nicaragua. Now, the authoritarian leader says the nation won’t even hold a vote.
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