Florida elections and the Biden administration’s Latin America agenda
A more nuanced understanding of Latino voters in South Florida could provide the new administration with the opportunity to recalibrate U.S.-Latin American policy.
Hemisphere Weekly: the Biden transition begins
As the United States presidential transition begins, President-elect Joe Biden has made public his initial selections for his national security team. The cabinet picks fulfill the President-elect’s promise to name a cabinet reflective of American diversity.
AMLO’s threat to Latin American democracy
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) has defended his silence following the U.S. presidential election based on non-intervention, but his rhetoric highlights a growing transnational notion that no election can necessarily be trusted, a trend that undermines democracy and will be a headwind that the Biden administration must confront as it assumes office.
Will a Trump or Biden victory make a difference for the English-speaking Caribbean?
Bipartisan congressional policy has driven U.S. strategy in the English-speaking Caribbean during the 21st century and the pillars of the Caribbean 2020 Strategy are unlikely to change no matter the outcome of the elections.
Joe Biden o Donald Trump–Claves e influencias de la contienda electoral
A menos de cien días para las elecciones presidenciales en Estados Unidos, los países latinoamericanos deben prepararse para un posible cambio de gobierno.
What the Democratic presidential candidates are saying about Latin America (an ongoing series)
With two democratic presidential candidates remaining, more focus needs to be put on how they look to engage Latin America and the Caribbean.
Biden shares foreign policy plans during New York City campaign stop
On July 11th, presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden shared his foreign policy plans, geared toward restoring the American democratic vision and its future in the 21st century. Latin America was mentioned, but barely.
U.S. – Latin America foreign policy starts making its way into the 2020 presidential campaign
Presidential hopeful Beto O’Rourke just announced his immigration plan, factoring in a stronger partnership with Latin America to enhance regional security. Will other candidates follow suit?