Trump Allies Push America First Agenda in Guatemala as 12 Latin American Leaders Met in Doral
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Updated · The Washington Post · Jun 23
Trump Allies Push America First Agenda in Guatemala as 12 Latin American Leaders Met in Doral
3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Jun 23
Summary
Guatemala has become a target for Trump-aligned lobbyists and pundits seeking to export an “America First” agenda and reinforce Latin America’s rightward shift.
A March summit in Doral, where Donald Trump hosted 12 administration-favored Latin American leaders, provided a key venue for senior U.S. officials, local actors and lobbyists to build those ties.
The effort reflects a broader U.S.-linked political push beyond Washington, with figures close to the president using influence networks in the region rather than formal diplomacy alone.
The Guatemala campaign fits into a wider regional realignment as conservative leaders and Trump allies try to deepen ideological and political coordination across Latin America.