On May 1, after 25 years of negotiations, the EU-Mercosur trade deal kicks into effect. Why now? Trade expert Kellie Meiman Hock returns to #LatAmFocus to explain to @luisaleme.bsky.social how the deal fits a pattern of countries seeking to diversify in a shifting trade context. ow.ly/Lxw250YSAvM

🇵🇪 Less than a month out from Peru's elections, we've got the figures you need to understand the vote. ➡️Why is the paper ballot so huge? ➡️What portion of voters are Gen Z? ➡️What issue is most worrying voters? Find out the answers: ow.ly/WmSa50YyojJ

🎙What will it take for Haiti to secure its elections? In the latest #LatAmFocus, GI-TOC's @romainlecour.bsky.social covers domestic and international efforts to contain Haiti’s spiraling security crisis ahead of a potential August vote—the country’s first in a decade. Listen here: ow.ly/4bCx50Yss3g

AS/COA Online's regular roundup covers U.S policy on the Americas in the second year of Trump 2.0. Subscribe on LinkedIn to get each week's edition in your inbox, zooming in on topics like Venezuela, USMCA review negotiations, tariffs, migration, and more. Learn more: www.as-coa.org/trump-latin-...

What would it take for right-wing movements in Mexico to succeed? In the latest #LatAmFocus, @gemakloppe.bsky.social and @alexgonzor.bsky.social talk with @carinzissis.bsky.social about the history of and obstacles for Mexico’s many derechas. 🎧Listen to the full episode: ow.ly/c5Bg50Yfjwe

Cuba is undergoing its worst economic period in decades while its regime faces rising pressure from the Trump administration. 📊 See the numbers on the Caribbean island’s current struggles to bring in fuel, tourists, and U.S. dollars: ow.ly/JXjw50Y9sNI

The Americas now lies at the center of Washington’s foreign policy calculus. AS/COA Online is kicking off a series of regular dispatches to help readers stay on top of the renewed U.S. focus on Latin America and the Caribbean. Read in on this busy week: www.as-coa.org/articles/tru...

Costa Rica, long considered one of Latin America’s most stable democracies, has seen an uncharacteristic rise in violence and political polarization ahead of the February 1 elections. We explore four questions that shed light on this electoral round: www.as-coa.org/articles/fou...

After a tumultuous election marked by delayed vote counts, fraud allegations, and a surprise endorsement from Donald Trump, Nasry Asfura steps into his role as Honduras’ new president on January 27. Learn more about Asfura and what’s ahead as he begins his four-year term: ow.ly/Z0u350Y3U3a

From tariff turbulence to a capture in Caracas, Trump 2.0 sharpened Washington's focus on the region. Get a summary his first year's regional policy and what's next: www.as-coa.org/articles/one...

🎙NEW #LatAmFocus: What's on the Table for Brazil’s Security Issues ahead of 2026 Elections? @muggah.bsky.social of the Igarapé Institute discusses the evolving criminal landscape and puts forward evidence-based solutions to violence. Listen now: ow.ly/Mv8u50XWRkQ

The U.S. operation to oust Nicolás Maduro came amid a months-long accumulation of military assets in the Americas and ongoing lethal strikes on alleged drug boats. AS/COA Online traces a timeline of the developments leading up to Maduro's capture: ow.ly/bkXB50XTbpT

How have regional and global actors respond to the January 3 U.S. operation in Venezuela? AS/COA Online rounds up the range of reactions: www.as-coa.org/articles/rea...

Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Haiti, and Peru all plan to elect presidents in 2026. Learn about candidates and issues in each country in AS/COA Online’s elections preview: www.as-coa.org/articles/202...

NEW #LatAmFocus: Andrés Velasco on How Latin America Can Reboot Its Economic Rules The Chilean ex-finance minister and current dean of @lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social presents new economic principles for a 21st century approach to foster both growth and well-being. Listen now: ow.ly/Yyn950XH2uc

AS/COA extends a heartfelt congratulations to María Corina Machado on receiving the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. This distinguished honor underscores her exceptional bravery, dedication to democratic ideals, and relentless defense of the rights and dignity of the Venezuelan people.

NEW Poll Tracker: Chile's 2025 Presidential Runoff 🇨🇱 Leftist Jeannette Jara won the first round, but her right-wing opponent, José Antonio Kast, leads polls in the race to succeed Gabriel Boric. See full polling: www.as-coa.org/articles/pol...

Our team is growing in Washington, DC! Join us at Council of the Americas and help execute high-impact policy programs focused on the Western Hemisphere while cultivating key stakeholder relationships. Director: www.as-coa.org/content/dire... Manager: www.as-coa.org/content/mana...

Two days after Honduras’ Nov. 30 election, a thin margin separates Trump-endorsed Tito Asfura of the National Party and the Liberals’ Salvador Nasralla in a partial preliminary vote count. Learn more about the post-election panorama: ow.ly/u1QF50XB1a1

Fears of electoral fraud and voter concerns about jobs and insecurity loom over Honduras’ Nov. 30 elections. AS/COA Online outlines the political landscape, key electoral issues, and platforms of the major presidential candidates. Learn more: ow.ly/UFle50Xx7ZJ

The results of the November 16 Chilean first-round election will see the left's Jeannette Jara and the right's José Antonio Kast head to a December runoff. See a breakdown of results, runoff polling, the incoming congressional composition, and more: www.as-coa.org/articles/chi...

On November 13, the White House announced frameworks for trade deals with four countries: Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala. The full deals are expected in the next few weeks. Learn more in our trade tracker: www.as-coa.org/articles/tra...

New #LatAmFocus: Can Rodrigo Paz Unearth Bolivia’s Lithium Potential? Texas A&M’s Diego von Vacano talks to ASCOA’s @carinzissis.bsky.social about the history of political and economic obstacles stifling the sector and outlines the path ahead for the new president. 🎧 Listen: ow.ly/e5y050Xr1uX

NEW Explainer: Chile's 2025 General Elections 🇨🇱 In the November 16 first round, will Chileans pick a successor to President Gabriel Boric who will shift the country’s ideological direction? Learn more: www.as-coa.org/articles/exp...

On Oct. 31, COA hosted Rafael Grossi, Director General of the @iaeaorg.bsky.social, for a breakfast with our corporate members. He provided insights into the evolving geopolitical dynamics influencing international cooperation among various stakeholders. Thank you for joining us, Dr. Grossi!

Since September, the U.S. has carried out a series of fatal airstrikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and assembled its largest military deployment in Latin America in decades, heightening tensions with Venezuela. AS/COA Online traces a timeline of developments: ow.ly/iRSO50XlfCp

On Oct. 28, COA hosted Uruguay’s Minister of Industry, Energy, and Mining Fernanda Cardona, alongside a delegation from the Chamber of Uruguayan IT Companies. The meeting highlighted Uruguay's leadership in renewable energy and its growing role as a regional innovation and technology hub.

NEW: What to Expect from Argentina's Economic Reforms after Milei's Midterm Success Once hampered by his party’s small congressional bench, Milei may now press for labor and tax reforms as well as a fresh budget. www.as-coa.org/articles/wha...

Hondurans will vote on Nov. 30 in a single-round election for their next president as well as all congressmembers, mayors, and municipal councilors. Polls show a three-way presidential race with no clear frontrunner amid concerns about jobs and corruption. See the numbers: ow.ly/IOpI50XiG0h

On Oct. 19, Rodrigo Paz won Bolivia’s first-ever presidential runoff election, ending 20 years of MAS dominance. In five charts, AS/COA Online explores Paz’s victory, MAS’ decline, and the economic challenges ahead. See the stats: ow.ly/CYXL50Xfc7c

In a unanimous vote in the early hours of October 10, Peru’s congress voted to oust President Dina Boluarte. Amid an insecurity crisis, and just six months ahead of general elections, the country installed its seventh leader in nine years. Learn more: ow.ly/6Ivz50Xa5xH

Are you a video and digital whiz with a passion for Latin America and the Caribbean? AS/COA Online is looking for a digital content associate to work in our New York office. Learn more: www.as-coa.org/content/digi...

On Oct. 19, dark-horse contender Rodrigo Paz faces off against ex-President Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga in an election ending two decades of MAS power. AS/COA Online compares the candidates in Bolivia’s first-ever presidential runoff. Read: ow.ly/h6tg50X8O5T

🇧🇴 On October 19, Bolivians will vote in the first presidential runoff in their country’s history. Both candidates represent a rupture from 20 years of MAS governance. See the polls: www.as-coa.org/articles/pol...

🎙️ New #LatAmFocus: Energy and Security Go Hand in Hand in the Caribbean As tensions rise in the south Caribbean, Sarah-Ann Lynch outlines Guyana’s geopolitical importance, and @fmonaldi.bsky.social of the @bakerinstitute.bsky.social analyzes the region’s energy sector. Listen: ow.ly/PQ9F50X5FOr

🇲🇽 Mexico's President Sheinbaum marked 1 year in office on Oct. 1 with approval levels that would make almost any head of state jealous. But on issues like corruption and crime, Mexicans are less enthusiastic. 📊Check out our approval tracker for more: ow.ly/xaWe50X598Q

It was a pleasure for Council of the Americas to host Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico Juan Ramón de la Fuente in New York on September 26 for a private roundtable with corporate members.

On September 25, AS/COA hosted Pedro Sánchez, president of the government of Spain, for his third visit to our New York headquarters for a private event. Sánchez detailed the importance of European-Latin American relations. He also spoke about his efforts on housing, security, and electricity.

On September 25, AS/COA held a private breakfast with Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo. The president spoke about his plan to foster economic growth, improve the country’s health system, and make regulatory processes more efficient through digitalization and bureaucratic reforms.

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte returned to AS/COA for a private dinner with members on September 24 while in New York for UNGA. Boluarte spoke about developing Peru’s education and health systems, as well as opportunities for the private sector.

On September 24, AS/COA hosted a private event for three high-level government officials from El Salvador: Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexandra Hill Tinoco, Minister of Economy Maria Luisa Hayem and Senior Advisor to the President Sara Hanna.

We are tracking Latin America at the 80th UN General Assembly. From maiden speeches to a surprise encounter between Trump and Lula, see what’s gone down so far in New York: www.as-coa.org/articles/tra...

On September 23, AS/COA hosted Dominican President Luis Abinader on the sidelines of UNGA for a private event with members. Abinader highlighted investment opportunities in his country, spoke on AI and the digital transformation, and outlined his plans as host of this year’s Summit of the Americas.

On September 22, AS/COA held a dinner with Uruguay’s President Yamandú Orsi during his first visit to New York to address UNGA. Orsi, who was accompanied by three ministers, spoke about regional relations, fiscal stability, and growing sectors like data centers and AI.

AS/COA hosted President of Suriname Jennifer Geerlings-Simons on September 22 for her first visit to our New York headquarters. Geerlings-Simons spoke about developing the country’s oil and gas industry, advocating for Amazon conservation, and promoting public-private partnerships.

On September 22, AS/COA was proud to host Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino for a private breakfast with members. Mulino spoke about his efforts to improve the country’s fiscal situation and strengthen the conditions for investment.

🎙️New #LatAmFocus: Navigating Trump’s Tariff Tests—The Brazil Edition 🇧🇷 "Brazil is preparing for a long negotiation with the U.S.," said former Foreign Trade Secretary @WBarral to @lleme, as political tensions threaten to escalate. Listen: ow.ly/CFKG50WZ72T

🎙️New #LatAmFocus: Navigating Trump’s Tariff Tests—The Mexico Edition🇲🇽 Kenneth Smith Ramos talks with @carinzissis.bsky.social about President Sheinbaum's approach to US-MX trade ties amid security and migration concerns—and as the USMCA review looms. Listen: www.as-coa.org/articles/lat...

AS/COA is pleased to announce that Amb. Kevin K. Sullivan will take the helm as the vice president of its Washington office. Sullivan brings a deep knowledge of DC and his longstanding relationships to AS/COA. Welcome, Amb. Sullivan! Learn more: www.as-coa.org/articles/asc...

How has the second Trump administration furthered its national security agenda in the Americas? Our newest tracker looks at major developments of the past eight months, as well as campaign promises and actions taken in Trump’s first term. Learn more: www.as-coa.org/articles/tra...