Though much of Washington policy on Mexico has focused on security, a new administration in Mexico will give the United States the opportunity to expand bilateral economic and political cooperation, writes COA Vice President Eric Farnsworth for El Universal. (en español)
U.S. Policy
A key section of the controversial Arizona immigration law was upheld in the weeks following a major immigration policy change by the Obama administration.
A senior advisor to the Department of State reassures that Latin America factors strongly into U.S. foreign policy.
The United States should promote Pacific integration to boost North American competitiveness. The Trans-Pacific Partnership offers a perfect opportunity, writes Eric Farnsworth in Reforma. (en español)
The United States must deepen ties with regional allies and understand potential security risks present in Latin America when devising new policy strategies, write AS/COA's Christopher Sabatini and Ryan Berger for CNN's Global Public Square.
"The U.S. government is clearly trying to demonstrate a new, more fluid relationship with some elements of the [Cuban] regime," says AS/COA's Christopher Sabatini.
Senior hemispheric leaders discussed the importance of U.S.-Latin America cooperation and burgeoning regional trade with Asia at Council of the Americas’ 42nd annual Washington Conference on May 8.