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2016: A Year of Turbulence in Quotes

The world witnessed profound changes in 2016, and the Western Hemisphere was many times the scene of historic events.

We at AS/COA were there watching it unfold. Here are some of the most incisive quotes from AS/COA experts and speakers about Latin America's defining moments—from Brazil to Venezuela to Mexico—in 2016. 

 

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