Donald Trump, President of the United States, will lead a summit with Latin American leaders in Miami on March 7, in what will be the first major regional meeting since he assumed the presidency again.
The meeting will be attended by the presidents of Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, El Salvador, Ecuador, and Honduras, confirmed sources from the White House. The meeting will mark a new chapter in Trump’s strategy toward Latin America, a region that has gained relevance in the context of the new world order and China’s growing influence.
Trump and Latin America: Strategy Against China
Trump’s foreign policy has positioned Latin America and the Caribbean as a strategic zone in light of China’s economic advance in the region.
Over the past few decades, the Chinese government has increased investments in infrastructure, energy, and trade in Latin American countries. In response, Trump seeks to strengthen the U.S. presence thru trade agreements, security cooperation, and political alliances.
The Republican leader has combined pressure measures—such as sanctions and diplomatic warnings—with direct approaches to regional leaders, in a strategy that analysts describe as pragmatic and flexible.
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Javier Milei, Trump’s closest ally
Among the attendees at the Miami Summit, Argentine President Javier Milei is considered Trump’s closest ideological ally.
Argentina has strengthened its relationship with the United States thru:
- Financial support from the U.S. Treasury
- Signing of trade agreements
- Opening up to investments in strategic sectors such as rare earths
Milei will also participate in Argentina Week in New York, a business forum focused on attracting foreign investment.
Bukele and the immigration policy of the United States
The President of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, has become a key partner for Washington, especially in matters of migration and security.
El Salvador has collaborated with the United States’ anti-immigration policy, receiving flights with irregular migrants and reinforcing security measures. This model has been observed by other leaders in the region.
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Honduras, Paraguay, Ecuador, and Bolivia seek to strengthen ties.
The President of Honduras, Tito Asfura, recently met with Trump in Florida and seeks to consolidate bilateral cooperation, particularly on issues of drug trafficking and migration. Among his priorities is reviewing the situation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Hondurans.
For their part:
- Ecuador bets on strengthening oil and coffee exports
- Bolivia stands out for its reserves of strategic minerals.
- Paraguay seeks to expand economic and commercial cooperation
Summit in Miami redefines the regional political map
The meeting on March 7 in Miami occurs as the region prepares for the review of key trade agreements and in light of the postponement of the Summit of the Americas, originally scheduled for 2025 in the Dominican Republic.
Trump has reaffirmed his vision of regional leadership under a national security policy that prioritizes hemispheric stability and competitiveness against global powers.
