The Western Hemisphere

Ortega’s ‘Revolution’ Threatens America And We Ignore It At Our Peril

On July 19, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega commemorated the 47th anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution, which brought him to power in 1979. To celebrate, he publicly declared that there will never again be elections in Nicaragua.

U.S. and Panama Partner to Strengthen Security in Western Hemisphere

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) today released the following statement from Joshua Treviño, senior fellow for the Western Hemisphere Initiative, in response to the Department of War’s partnership with Panama to protect the Western Hemisphere.

AFPI Releases Expert Insight on How Foreign Military Sales Can Strengthen U.S. Security and America’s Industrial Base

AFPI Congratulates Colombia’s President-Elect de la Espriella

Colombia’s Presidential Elections

Colombians voted on May 31, 2026, in the first round of the country's presidential election. No candidate secured the majority required to win outright, resulting in a runoff election scheduled for June 21, 2026. The next president will be inaugurated on August 7, 2026.