In Washington, anxiety reigned in Latin American embassies. One of the diplomats compared the situation to the events of 1897, when the United States raided Cuba and the Philippines.
On Thursday, Latin America presidents will hold an emergency meeting to discuss mass deportations of migrants initiated by US president Donald Trump. This was known by FT on Tuesday, January 28th.
The summit was organized by President Honduras Siomar Castro, who leads the community of the Latin American states and the Caribbean (Celac), at the request of the President of Colombia Gustavo Petro. At the summit, it was planned to discuss issues of transition, ecology and unity in the region.
In Washington, anxiety reigned in Latin American embassies. One of the diplomats compared the situation to the events of 1897, when the United States approached Cuba and the Philippines.
According to anonymous diplomats, most countries are trying to fix their positions on this problem without public speaking so that emotional statements do not interfere with permission.
Colombia, traditionally the closest US ally in South America, is forced to agree to Washington’s requests due to hopes of the American market. Trump also threatened to introduce duties to goods from Mexico and restore control of the Panama canal, putting countries in the region in a difficult situation.
Analysts also believe that China, who has given the growing influence in the region, may consider Trump’s unpredictable policy as an opportunity to strengthen its position in Latin America.
Remember that Trump was still during his first Cadence said the United States did not require “any rabble” from unsuccessful countries.
In expecting his inauguration, Trump promised the “most grand deport” in the country’s history.
In the early days of the new administration, hundreds of migrants were detained and deported.
Source: korrespondent
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