The United States and Russia separately courted two Latin American countries as the powers pursued rival agendas in a region that has become the latest venue for Washington and Moscow's bout for global influence.
The press conference that followed largely centered on Trump's own political struggles with a recently-launched impeachment inquiry against him. One foreign policy issue that did come up was Venezuela, where both heads of state seek to overthrow President Nicolás Maduro and replace him with opposition leader Juan Guaidó, who claimed the position back in January.
While much of Latin America followed suit in recognizing Guaidó as the legitimate leader, a number of leftist-led nations held out. Thousands of miles from Washington, the top diplomat of one of Maduro's top allies, Nicaragua, also shook hands Friday with his colleague from one of the U.S.' top global rivals, Russia.
"Regarding the current situation in Latin America and the Caribbean, we noted the development there of complex, sometimes very diverse political and socio-economic processes," Lavrov said.
No problem, I’m sure trumps wall will hold the Russians back. No actually on second thought they’ll blow right through it into a sparsely occupied area of the United States.
Proof that Trump is a Russian Asset! Impeach him! Lock him up!
Oh. Because that’s what we need. Russian presence in the Americas.
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