President Trump’s targeting of boats in Latin American waters has kicked off a dramatic shift in the U.S. approach to the region, one that threatens to upend many partnerships long relied on by the White House.

President Donald Trump is going to Japan and South Korea next week to promote an epic financial windfall — at least $900 billion of investments into America.

The U.S. president’s approach to the region is “partisan and transactional”, Latin American analyst Christopher Sabatini said.

The United States on Friday said it would consider candidates from around the world to be the next U.N. secretary-general, a move that could irritate Latin American countries who believe it is their turn to provide a leader for the world body.

Obesity is a leading threat to public health in Latin America and the Caribbean, undermining well-being, productivity and sustainability of health systems.

Regional parliamentarians warned of the threat to sovereignty in the region and the imminent risk of US military action inside Venezuela.

Hezbollah's presence in Latin America has expanded significantly under the protection of Venezuela's authoritarian government, according to former U.S. Treasury official Marshall Billingslea

Latin America is gradually positioning itself as a key player in global energy production, with Investments in oil and gas driven by growing worldwide demand.