The U.S. president signed directives to militarize the border, consider designating cartels as terrorist groups, and cut foreign aid.

The region relies heavily on agricultural exports so threats of tariffs from the incoming US president may leave many countries vulnerable.

With Donald Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency on January 20, Latin America faces a transformative and turbulent period in its relations with its neighbor to the north. Trump’s first term was defined by transactional dealings,