The role that the United States of America has played in Latin America does not go without question, especially from Latin American countries themselves.

United States National Security Adviser John Bolton is pressing for radical measures against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, and warns foreign governments and companies that they could face reprisals if they continue to do business with the Venezuelan government.

–Researched and Written by Aaron Freeman— Early in July, President Trump rolled out a package of immigration orders that heightened repression of immigrants already in the country and effectively banned asylum seekers from applying at the US border without having first applied in a “safe third country.”

Historically speaking, as the US dollar experiences an increase in worth, Latin America faces various negative repercussions. The negative effects they have endured include an increase in market volatility, internal inflation, and difficult repayment of debt.

U.S. president Donald Trump has increased sanctions against Cuba, a stark contrast to the approach taken by former U.S. president Barack Obama.

The startling image of Salvadoran migrants Óscar Alberto Martínez and his 23-month-old daughter, Angie Valeria, floating in the Rio Grande has made its way around the world, but their deaths are just two of many deaths that have happened at the US-Mexico border.

While Guatemalans suffer on the United States’ southern border, President Morales has been negotiating with President Trump.

Bolivia will increase its exports of sugar towards the United States, thanks to a bilateral agreement with that country.

Norma Romero Vásquez, head of the organization Las Patronas of Veracruz, speaks on the government and military intervention concerning migration through the Mexican border.

The cuts come as punishment against Central American governments, as the flow of migrants from those countries seeking asylum in Mexico and the United States has remained high.