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Make Latin America great? How Trump influences region's elections
Summary by The Galveston Editorial Desk Francesca Chambers and Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY , as published by Galveston County Daily News
· August 10, 2026
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DORAL, Fla. – Donald Trump scanned the room of Latin American leaders and saw political allies staring back: candidates he publicly endorsed and MAGA-friendly governments he liked.
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Key points – Donald Trump scanned the room of Latin American leaders and saw political allies staring back: candidates he publicly endorsed and MAGA-friendly governments he liked. More government Today’s briefing Local events
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