The Americas Quarterly Podcast A Defining Moment for Latin America
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Jan 29, 2026 Michael Reid, journalist and former Latin America editor for The Economist, analyzes the region’s defining 2026 moment. He discusses why Latin America is back in global focus. He examines US-China hard-power tensions and nearshoring opportunities. He outlines political shifts across Peru, Colombia, Brazil and the implications of recent US actions in Venezuela.
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Critical Minerals And Nearshoring Potential
- Nearshoring and critical minerals are clear opportunities for Latin America under renewed U.S. interest.
- The region must protect its national interests while partnering with the U.S. and other powers.
Coalition Behind Venezuela Operation
- U.S. actions in Venezuela reflected a coalition of MAGA security hardliners and congressional hawks like Marco Rubio.
- That coalition's durability will depend on unfolding events and domestic politics.
A Modern Roosevelt-Style Approach
- The Trump 'coronary' resembles the Roosevelt Corollary: interventionist but without nation-building ambitions.
- Operations like Caracas look 'one and done' rather than long-term reconstruction efforts.
