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Trump’s Latin American Policy: A Topic That Could Decide The Election – OpEd
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The first and only presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris occurred on September 10, 2024; key topics included U.S. relations with Latin America, focusing on migration from Mexico and Venezuela; Trump’s previous administration (2017-2021) had a controversial anti-immigration stance, deporting around half a million illegal immigrants annually; he implemented a 'zero-tolerance' policy leading to family separations at the border; trade relations were marked by the renegotiation of NAFTA into USMCA, effective 2020; Trump supported right-wing governments in Latin America, recognized Juan Guaidó in Venezuela, and imposed sanctions on Cuba; his policies reflect a commitment to the Monroe Doctrine; Trump’s anti-immigration rhetoric is central to his campaign, promising to pressure Central American countries to handle asylum seekers; he plans to impose tariffs and may revise USMCA in 2026; Trump views Chinese influence in Latin America as a threat; potential military actions against Venezuela and Cuba are anticipated; Latino voters could be decisive in the election, with a poll showing 51% support for Trump and 47% for Harris; LULAC condemned Trump’s remarks, endorsing Harris for a more humane immigration policy.
#Trump #LatinAmerica #Immigration #Election2024 #Usmca #MonroeDoctrine #Trade #China #Venezuela #Cuba
https://www.eurasiareview.com/08102024-trumps-latin-american-policy-a-topic-that-could-decide-the-election-oped/
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The first and only presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris occurred on September 10, 2024; key topics included U.S. relations with Latin America, focusing on migration from Mexico and Venezuela; Trump’s previous administration (2017-2021) had a controversial anti-immigration stance, deporting around half a million illegal immigrants annually; he implemented a 'zero-tolerance' policy leading to family separations at the border; trade relations were marked by the renegotiation of NAFTA into USMCA, effective 2020; Trump supported right-wing governments in Latin America, recognized Juan Guaidó in Venezuela, and imposed sanctions on Cuba; his policies reflect a commitment to the Monroe Doctrine; Trump’s anti-immigration rhetoric is central to his campaign, promising to pressure Central American countries to handle asylum seekers; he plans to impose tariffs and may revise USMCA in 2026; Trump views Chinese influence in Latin America as a threat; potential military actions against Venezuela and Cuba are anticipated; Latino voters could be decisive in the election, with a poll showing 51% support for Trump and 47% for Harris; LULAC condemned Trump’s remarks, endorsing Harris for a more humane immigration policy.
#Trump #LatinAmerica #Immigration #Election2024 #Usmca #MonroeDoctrine #Trade #China #Venezuela #Cuba
https://www.eurasiareview.com/08102024-trumps-latin-american-policy-a-topic-that-could-decide-the-election-oped/