Elected President of the United States, Donald Trump, announced his intention to appoint Mauricio Claver-Carone as the special envoy for the State Department in Latin America. Claver-Carone, who was previously ousted in 2022 due to a scandal, will focus on immigration and drug trafficking issues. Trump praised Claver-Carone’s knowledge of the region, asserting his commitment to prioritize American interests. Claver-Carone had previously served in the White House during Trump’s first term and faced investigation leading to his removal from the presidency of the Inter-American Development Bank.

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