Shackelford: Donald Trump applies his strongman approach to Latin America
The second Trump administration reasserts U.S. hemispheric influence, using economic power to back favored autocrats and punish opponents, undermining democratic norms.
How 'Little Marco' Became Trump's Biggest Asset in Latin America
Marco Rubio wields outsized influence in the Trump administration, driving hawkish, regime-change policies toward Venezuela while embracing a revived Monroe Doctrine nationalism.