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Critical Issues in Latin America 2025

Latin America and the Caribbean enter 2025 at a critical juncture, as a series of elections – from Ecuador to Honduras, and Chile to Argentina – coincide with Canada’s leadership turnover and Donald Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency. Migration remains a central concern, while citizens demand reforms to address corruption, inequality, and rising violence. This report examines how these overlapping issues – from elections that could reset political priorities to escalating security and migration crises – may unfold in 2025.

“Trump’s Tariff Showdown with Colombia Signals Turbulent Times Ahead for Latin America” by Tulio Vera

“Trump 2.0 and the Caribbean” by Nand C. Bardouille

“Free Trade Agreements under Trump” by Scott Brasesco, Scott B. MacDonald, Juan Diego Solis de Ovando, and Tulio Vera

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January 29, 2024

Cali mayor Alejandro Eder and representatives of the Colombian embassy met with GA leadership, as well as representatives from the U.S. Department of Defense and Perry Center, to discuss GA’s Afro-Colombian initiative as well as his meetings with the U.S. government and IDB.

DECEMBER 15, 2023

GA Senior Fellow Scott MacDonald moderated the conversation between GA Visiting Fellow Ivelaw Griffith; Amb. Riyad Insanally, Fellow at the Caribbean Policy Consortium; and Paula Gomes Moreira, Research Collaborator at the Institute for Applied Economic Research (IPEA) in Brazil.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In partnership with the Inter-American Dialogue, GA hosted Ecuadorian President-elect Daniel Noboa to discuss his policy priorities, such as maintaining a strong U.S.-Ecuador partnership, addressing the public security crisis, creating employment opportunities, and improving the nation’s socioeconomic landscape.

Expert Commentary

Trump 2.0 and the Caribbean 
Donald Trump's return to the presidency has raised the prospect that, over the next four years, the Caribbean's playbook regarding its longstanding relations with the ...
The Dawn of the Trump Corollary: Panama as the New Hotspot for U.S.-China Competition
Trump's rhetoric and early actions hint at the possible emergence of a new foreign policy guide for Latin America – a region shaped by U.S. ...
Trump’s Tariff Showdown with Colombia Signals Turbulent Times Ahead for Latin America
This week’s standoff highlights not just the Trump administration's hardline approach to immigration but its broader willingness to pressure Latin America into compliance—no matter the ...

Next Generation Commentary

Gen Z: The Polarization Generation
Gen Z is a polarized generation without strong party affiliations, making it an attractive target for extreme, anti-establishment candidates.
Lula’s Green Promise: Will He Restore the Amazon?
Two years after his election, while conservation reforms have been implemented, skepticism remains regarding the fulfillment of Lula’s ambitious promises.
Boric’s Lithium Strategy: Will It Backfire?
While increased state participation in Chile's lithium industry aims to maximize national benefits, the potential downsides must not be overlooked.

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