This year was a period of significant political change in Latin America, marked by electoral waves, institutional crises, and a clear ideological reconfiguration in several countries.

Regional trends included the rise of conservative forces, debates on democracy, and Governance, social protests, and profound leadership transitions.

Washington tightened immigration policy, conditioned aid and trade agreements, and increased security operations in the Caribbean and the Pacific. In this context, attacks were recorded on boats allegedly linked to drug trafficking and smuggling networks, as well as seizures of oil tankers accused of illegally transporting crude to evade sanctions.

These actions sought to reaffirm US control, but provoked strong regional criticism for violating sovereignty and escalating geopolitical tensions.

Below is a summary of the 10 most relevant events that defined the political agenda in the region during the year:

6. Trade War with Mexico and Canada under the USMCA: The trade war between the United States, Mexico, and Canada intensified in 2025 with new disputes within the USMCA. The Trump administration imposed targeted tariffs, energy sanctions, and labor pressures, particularly affecting Mexico. Canada also faced tensions in strategic industrial sectors. The protectionist escalation generated economic uncertainty, affected supply chains, and weakened regional integration. Although the treaty remained in force, it became clear that North American trade was subordinated to internal political interests, testing the stability of the bloc and the future of free trade in the region.