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Rubio's Central American Trip Yields Agreements, Disagreements

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's first international trip focused on Central America and the Caribbean, resulting in agreements with several nations on migration, drug trafficking, and counter-China efforts, though disagreements arose regarding Panama Canal fees and the implementation details remain...

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Brazilian Family's Resilience During Military Dictatorship

I'm Still Here," a Brazilian film based on a true story, portrays a family's resilience during the 1964-1985 military dictatorship; the wife transforms from homemaker to human rights lawyer after her husband's disappearance.

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Petro's Government Faces Implosion Amidst Internal Conflict and US Trade Dispute

Colombian President Gustavo Petro faces a severe governmental crisis fueled by internal dissent over the appointment of Armando Benedetti, leading to resignations and a potential trade war with the US after a public clash with Donald Trump; the situation threatens the stability of Petro's administra...

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Panama Denies US Claims on Canal Tolls Amidst Growing US-China Tensions

US President Trump's claim that the US should reclaim the Panama Canal, coupled with a false US State Department claim that Panama had agreed to waive tolls for US government vessels, has caused a diplomatic crisis, with Panama denying the claims and ending its participation in China's Belt and Road...

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Partnerships for the Goals
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USAID Closure: Global Impact of Halted Humanitarian Aid

The Trump administration's closure of USAID, the world's largest provider of foreign assistance, has cut funding for vital programs in Africa, Latin America, and Ukraine, impacting millions and raising concerns about global stability.

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Zero Hunger
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Latin America's Inadequate Disaster Investment Fuels Climate Vulnerability

A new UN report reveals that Latin America and the Caribbean, the second most disaster-prone region globally, invests only 0.1%โ€“2.5% of its GDP in disaster risk reduction, despite annual infrastructure losses of $58 billion and 190 million people affected by disasters between 2000 and 2022; most fun...

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Climate Action
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Panama Leaves China's Belt and Road Initiative Amidst US Pressure

Panama withdrew from China's Belt and Road Initiative, citing lack of benefits, amidst rising US-China tensions over the Panama Canal, which generates $5 billion annually for Panama and through which 21% of goods bound for or from China pass.

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US-Panama Relations: A Balancing Act Between China and the US

Panama's 2017 shift in diplomatic ties to China led to increased Chinese investment, but US pressure, including sanctions and back-channel coercion, effectively curtailed this influence; however, Trump's recent demands risk jeopardizing US-Panamanian relations.

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Trump's Policies Strain US-Latin American Relations

President Trump's administration has taken several actions impacting Latin America, including increased deportations, threats of tariffs, and a potential designation of Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations, causing significant diplomatic and economic tension.

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Panama Canal Authority Denies U.S. Toll-Free Agreement Claim Amidst Retake Threats

The Panama Canal Authority denied a U.S. claim of a toll-free agreement for U.S. vessels, escalating tensions amid President Trump's threats to retake control, following Senator Marco Rubio's visit expressing concerns about Chinese influence and violating a treaty of neutrality.

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Trump Secures Border Security Wins Using Tariff Threats

President Trump secured new border security agreements with Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and El Salvador, using tariff threats and diplomacy; these agreements include increased border enforcement, troop deployments, and the acceptance of deported nationals, leading to a pause on planned tari...

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USAID's Limited Latin American Aid in 2023

In 2023, USAID channeled $1.7 billion to Latin America, a relatively small portion of its global $42 billion budget, with Colombia, Haiti, Venezuela, Guatemala, and Honduras receiving the most funding for humanitarian aid, economic development, and democratic initiatives.

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