Trump or Biden: What Would it Mean for Latin America and the Caribbean?

Countries across the Americas face one of the most difficult social and economic scenarios in decades as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying economic contraction. The generally grim regional picture that existed at the beginning of 2020 has turned decidedly negative, with significant implications for U.S. domestic and foreign policy interests. Whether President Trump wins a second term or former Vice President Joe Biden is elected, the United States will face urgent challenges in the region, where the public health and economic crises are compounding preexisting pressure on democratic institutions, exacerbating inequalities, and deepening the Venezuela crisis and its impact on neighboring countries.