Trump's Latin America policy under scrutiny after US midterm elections
The success achieved by Democrats in the US midterm elections has brought potential changes in President Donald Trump's immigration, security, and trade policies toward Latin America to the agenda.
Following the US midterm elections, analysts are evaluating how the gains made by Democrats might affect President Donald Trump's Latin America policies.
Although signals from the White House are contradictory, the appointment of Stephen Miller as chief of staff indicates that Trump will maintain his hardline stance on immigration. While Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin confirmed that deportation proceedings will continue, some US cities such as Houston and Austin plan to limit cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
In the security sector, while pressure on cartels is expected to increase, cooperation between US and Mexican authorities continues. The US military is continuing the 'Shield of America' initiative, and investigations into the legality of boat operations in the Caribbean and the Pacific are intensifying.
Regarding Venezuela and Cuba, Democrats are expected to encourage investigations into oil deals and maintain pressure on the Maduro administration. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced new sanctions against Cuba. Economically, it is anticipated that trade policy adjustments may be made due to inflation concerns, and that Trump will continue to use tariffs as a political bargaining chip.
Sources
- wsls.com · Link