The Republican former president’s win signals the return of the populist far right to the most powerful government in the world, with broad-ranging implications for Latin America. The Herald spoke to Benjamin Gedan, director of the Wilson Center’s Latin America Program, about what the region can expect from Trump’s upcoming four-year term. How will Trump’s presidency affect the dynamics of regional relations in Latin America? The last time around, President Trump’s “my way or the highway” strategy was poorly received in the Americas. U.S. economic policy could be highly problematic for Latin America, in a period of prolonged economic stagnation.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald November 06, 2024 19:57 UTC