Trump's presidency could bring a radical shift for Latin America as a U.S. ally - .::Agencia IP::.

Asunción, Agencia IP.- President Santiago Peña stated that a second Donald Trump presidency in the United States «could be one of the most radical changes in modern history for the region,» given its focus on Latin America, which he described as a «great ally of the United States.» Historically, Republican administrations have fostered closer ties […]

Santiago Peña at the Paraguayan Embassy in the United States.

Asunción, Agencia IP.- President Santiago Peña stated that a second Donald Trump presidency in the United States «could be one of the most radical changes in modern history for the region,» given its focus on Latin America, which he described as a «great ally of the United States.»

Historically, Republican administrations have fostered closer ties with the region. This time, the presidency commencing on January 20 includes officials with substantial knowledge of Latin America’s potential, Peña remarked in an interview with Infobae from Washington, where he attends Trump’s inauguration.

This comment references Marco Rubio’s nomination as Secretary of State and Christian Landau’s nomination as Deputy Secretary of State. Peña noted that he has met with Rubio, the former senator from Florida, on five occasions—starting when Peña was a presidential candidate, then as president-elect, during , and again during .