Mercosur–EU Free-Trade Agreement: What's in It and What's Next?

A quarter of a century of on-off negotiations conclude, but a new phase of legal and legislative procedures begins.

Trump's Proposed Cabinet's Record on Latin America

Who has the incoming president picked to serve in roles that deal with the Americas, like border czar and secretaries of state and the treasury?

United States

Democracy & Elections

U.S. Policy

Explainers

25 Years since the Transfer of the Panama Canal

To hold its status in global trade, the canal expanded. Now it faces water level challenges, as well as pressure from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.

Brian Winter en podcast de Diario Financiero sobre Trump y Latinoamérica

"Trump llega con la intención de crear más espacio entre México y Estados Unidos", para proteger a este último, dice el experto de AS/COA en Primer Click.

Energy & Commodities

Foreign Relations

In the News

Can Cuba and Venezuela Help Rescue Haiti? Head of U.S.-Backed Transition Is Asking

"Putting the country in the midst of regional political tug-of-war would not be the best," said AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth to Miami Herald.

Haiti

Foreign Relations

On the Air

Brian Winter en pódcast de Georgetown University sobre Trump y Latinoamérica

"Tendrá más voluntad de implementar aranceles y sanciones", dijo el vicepresidente de AS/COA a "Y esto no es todo" en referencia al presidente electo.

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LatAm in Focus: The Soft Power of Latin American Music

Americas Society’s Music Director Sebastián Zubieta shares his passion for the music and musicians that embody the eclectic traditions of the region.

Arts & Culture

LatAm in Focus: Lula, Sheinbaum, and Milei on a Shifting Global Stage

Three experts from the Latin American members of the G20 discuss how leaders are navigating Trump’s return and U.S.-China competition in the region.

Foreign Relations

LatAm in Focus: Latin America's Companies of Tomorrow, Today

Business leaders from Riverwood Capital, Rappi, and VTEX talk about investing in the region and what it takes to build billion-dollar companies.

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COA

YPA

Jobs, Migration, and Security: A New Agenda for Central American Resilience

Tune in to a discussion on strengthening regional integration, focused on the intersection of trade, energy, infrastructure, and migration.

Central America & Caribbean

BRAVO Symposium 2024: A Look into the 2025 Mega Trends

Generative AI and quantum computing will have a profound impact on the world explained Haim Israel of Bank of America.

Entrepreneurship

Democracy Dialogues: Juan Manuel Barrientos' Culinary Revolution in Colombia

The founder of El Cielo Group shares how his kitchen is helping to heal the divisions of Colombia's armed conflict.

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Democracy & Elections

Americas Quarterly

Lessons from Mexico’s “Tequila Crisis” Can Help the Country Navigate Trump

Thirty years after the 1994 currency crisis, its legacy can prove useful as Mexico braces for U.S. tariffs.

AQ Podcast | What to Expect from Latin America’s Economies in 2025

The chief economist for the region at Citigroup on the good numbers expected for 2025 and risks ahead

Lula’s “Golden Boy” at the Central Bank

Gabriel Galípolo has ties with the left and the private sector, making him a key bridge-builder at a time of market concerns.