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In a significant policy overhaul, the Trump administration is redefining the U.S. approach to foreign aid, prioritizing American interests, with profound implications for Latin American countries, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. The strategic shift, formalized through a new executive order, insists that every dollar of aid align with tangible benefits for the U.S. This reevaluation affects environmental and economic programs in the Amazon, and potentially alters humanitarian support to Venezuela during its political turmoil. While some international leaders welcome the focused aid strategy, concerns loom over possible reductions in crucial support areas. As USAID navigates this directive, the global aid landscape could witness notable transformations.