- US views the Americas as an area of direct control while Argentina and Bolivia face far-right government challenges.
- The Trump administration established the Shield of the Americas.
The Trump administration is involved in geopolitical actions, including US military actions reshaping the Western Hemisphere and targeting aggression against the left in Brazil.
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Updated Aug 17
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What happened
The Trump administration is involved in geopolitical actions, including US military actions reshaping the Western Hemisphere and targeting aggression against the left in Brazil.
Who's involved
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Part of
The Trump administration established the Shield of the Americas.Also in this story
- Flávio Bolsonaro plans to join the Shield of the Americas and vows to declare crime groups narcoterrorist if elected.
- Multiple countries, including Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, and others, endorsed the formation and expansion of the Shield of the Americas bloc.
The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Argentina
country in South America
Related events
- Jair Bolsonaro traveled via Ecuador and Argentina, establishing strong links to Donald Trump's administration.
- Bolsonaro's allies elected in Latin America are aligning with Donald Trump, signaling regional political shifts.
- Trump commented on Brazil's election as Bolsonaro fled to Miami while NPR reported on Brazilian politics.