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June 17, 2026
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.
Statement
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June 12, 2026
AFPI congratulates Peru President-elect Keiko Fujimori
America First Policy Institute (AFPI) congratulates President-elect Keiko Fujimori on her victory in Peru's presidential election. We commend the Peruvian people for their commitment to democracy and their success in carrying out a free, fair, and peaceful election.
Statement
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June 9, 2026
New Report: FY27 NDAA as Blueprint for Rebuilding America’s Arsenal of Freedom
The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) today released a new expert insight outlining how the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (FY27 NDAA) can strengthen America’s defense industrial base, expand opportunities for workers and secure critical supply chains, and ensure the United States maintains the military superiority needed to protect the homeland against our adversaries long term.
Op-Ed
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May 22, 2026
Trump’s Cuba Gambit
A few weeks ago, the mainstream media was in full panic mode, warning that President Trump was planning to invade Cuba. These claims were overheated and completely off base. President Trump has unveiled a far grander and more sophisticated strategy—one that combines relentless economic pressure with targeted humanitarian assistance and a direct appeal to the Cuban people.
Research Report
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May 20, 2026
The 2026 USMCA Review: A Turning Point in U.S.–Mexico Relations
The United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) was signed in 2018 and came into effect in 2020. The first USMCA review is scheduled for July 1, 2026. If the three countries decide to extend the USMCA, the agreement continues for another 16 years, with another review scheduled for 2032. But if no consensus is reached on extending the agreement, the USMCA will be reviewed annually until its expiration date in 2036.
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