Trump Flexes his Muscles and Colombia Backs down, El Cafecito del 27/01/2025

A diplomatic crisis and a trade war averted in the 11th hour

As the U.S. grapples with the aftermath of Trump's presidency, his policies toward Latin America continue to shape the region’s geopolitics.

This edition #14 d’El Cafecito focuses on the diplomatic crisis between the U.S. and Colombia over deportations and migration, the Trump administration's hardline immigration tactics, and escalating tensions with Latin American leaders. We also cover the continuing humanitarian disaster in Colombia’s Catatumbo region and the struggles of Colombia's graffiti artists in the face of increasing censorship.

Announcing a new series

Don’t miss our new series starting next week ‘Beyond the Postcard: Latin American Cities Under the Surface’.

We will deconstruct the postcard (or, these days, the instagram posts) in articles blending travel, urban sociology, and political economy to provide a unique social justice perspective on some of the most iconic cities of Latin America.

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