CB Global Data's May 2026 survey ranked Latin American presidents, finding Argentina's Javier Milei among the worst-performing with 34.8% approval alongside Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez and Peru's José Balcázar, while Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum led at 67.8%, reflecting economic stability's critical regional importance.
World leaders meet for various diplomatic visits and events on May 8.
Paraguay's President Santiago Peña visits Taiwan, strengthening diplomatic ties amidst tensions with China.
Paraguay maintains diplomatic ties with Taiwan despite China's pressure.
Latin American leaders gather in Barcelona to defend democracy against right-wing agents and US influence.
Milei and Trump reaffirm alliance, Trump offers US missile strikes on Latin American drug cartels
Milei meets Trump in Miami, attending the "Escudo de las Américas" summit focused on regional security, illegal migration and narcotics trafficking.
Javier Milei meets Trump and 11 regional leaders in Miami to discuss forming a united front against China's growing influence in the region.
Paraguay President Santiago Peña arrives in the Philippines for an official visit.
Paraguay's president reaffirms ties with Taiwan after China sought to sever diplomatic relations.
Javier Milei met with the Argentine ambassador to France to implement the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.
Brazil and three of four Mercosur founders now support Venezuela's reentry to the bloc, suspended in 2017 for democratic violations, as Trump's backing of Venezuela's interim government shifts regional dynamics-though Argentina opposes it, citing energy competition concerns.
Paraguay's conservative president strengthens ties with the US, attracting entrepreneurs. Investment flows into the country, driving growth.
President participates in Escudo de las Américas launch alongside Chancellor Pablo Quirno
Trump launches the "Shield of the Americas" initiative, a multilateral forum to counter narcoterrorism and China's influence in Latin America.
Trump hosts conservative summit with Latin American allies to discuss democracy.
Taiwan welcomes Paraguay's president to strengthen ties amid China's pressure.
Paraguay's President Santiago Peña visited Taiwan, reaffirming diplomatic ties despite Chinese pressure, as one of twelve nations worldwide recognizing the self-ruled island that Beijing claims as territory.
Javier Milei spent over $4.7 billion on 30 international trips in 16 months.
Gustavo Petro predicts Axel Kicillof will be Argentina's president, taking a progressive path.
Argentine leader Milei visits Lubavitch Rebbe's Ohel in New York with delegation.
Trump announces a new military coalition alongside Milei and other leaders, stating Cuba is living its final moments.
Donald Trump refuses to learn Spanish, citing lack of time.
Trump gathers Latin American allies amid US conflict with Iran, China