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Trump seeks control of western hemisphere with Brazil as key prize

The US president aims to restore American preeminence in the region while voters prioritize curbing gang violence.

1 publisher · 1 article · first seen 4 Oct 2026 · updated 34d ago

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How the odds moved · During Trump's term
0%50%100%19%28 Sept, 10:23 UTCnowThe Guardian US: Trump wants control of the entire western hemisphere. Brazil might become his biggest prize | Steve Bloomfield · 4 Oct, 11:00 UTC

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1 publisher has covered this in 1 article since 4 Oct 2026. The Guardian US published first, on 4 October at 11:00 UTC.

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  • During Trump's term — the market puts it at 19%, closing 20 Jan 2029. The market resolves to Yes if the United States government takes control of any part of the Panama Canal before January 20, 2029. Otherwise, it resolves to No. Readers often mistake the linked story about tariffs for the relevant event, but only actual control of the canal counts.

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  1. Trump wants control of the entire western hemisphere. Brazil might become his biggest prize | Steve Bloomfield The Guardian US ·

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