Since the beginning of his second term, the president of the United States, Donald Trump, has been implementing profound changes in the State Department, replacing career diplomats with political allies in key positions. This transformation represents a significant alteration in the way the country conducts its traditional foreign policy.
The new American management has prioritized an approach that puts the interests of the United States first, which has caused tension in diplomatic relations with Brazil. The changes in the State Department structure indicate a shift in relation to the conventional diplomatic practices that historically guided relations between the two countries.
The swap of traditional diplomacy for political appointments has worried international analysts, who point to a possible erosion of the technical capacity of the American foreign service. This Trump strategy contrasts with established diplomatic practices and may affect the way the United States relates to traditional partners in Latin America.
