🇻🇪 The June 24 earthquakes complicated an already complex economic rebuild in Venezuela. 🎙️ In the latest #LatAmFocus, Rafael Velasquez of @rescue.org and Ángel Cárdenas Sosa of @agendacaf.bsky.social talk to @luisaleme.bsky.social about funding priorities for Venezuela’s recovery: bit.ly/4eYg8yO

LatAm in Focus: Financing Venezuela’s Future in the Aftermath of Disaster

The IRC’s Rafael Velasquez and CAF’s Ángel Cárdenas Sosa discuss the short- and long-term priorities for funding recovery after the June 24 earthquakes.

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🇻🇪 The Americas have pulled together in the aftermath of the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24. Learn about how the U.S. and Latin American governments have supported rescue and relief efforts. Plus, find out ways you can help: ow.ly/9B5M50ZiU3y

Twin Earthquakes Strike Already Vulnerable Venezuela

The June 24 disaster wreaked havoc on sensitive infrastructure in Caracas and La Guaira. Learn about the catastrophe, plus the U.S. and regional response.

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Colombians vote this Sunday, June 21, in a polarized runoff. 🇨🇴 Polls indicate a victory for hard-right Abelardo de la Espriella over leftist Iván Cepeda, but some show it could be a tight contest. See the numbers: www.as-coa.org/articles/pol...

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

LatAm in Focus: Mercosur, EU, and the New Frontiers of Free Trade

Trade expert Kellie Meiman Hock returns to explain how the EU-Mercosur deal fits a pattern of countries seeking to diversify in a shifting trade context.

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🇵🇪 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

By the Numbers: What’s at Stake in Peru’s 2026 Elections

Learn about the youth vote, changes to Congress, and top voter concerns as the Andean country readies to cast ballots on April 12.

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🎙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

LatAm in Focus: What Will It Take to Secure Haiti’s 2026 Elections?

GI-TOC's Haiti and Caribbean Observatory head Romain Le Cour analyzes the local and international efforts to ready an August vote amid a security crisis.

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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

Seven Charts on Cuba's Economic Woes

The Caribbean island is undergoing its worst economic period in decades while facing rising U.S. pressure.

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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...

Trump in Latin America: Rubio Talks Venezuela, Mexico Talks Trade, Lula Talks to Trump

As President Trump starts his second year in office, read AS/COA's roundup covering the White House's Western Hemisphere strategy.

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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...

Four Questions Driving Costa Rica's Presidential Race

Laura Fernández, running to continue President Rodrigo Chaves’ agenda, may win in the first round of a February 1 election marked by insecurity woes.

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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

Nasry Asfura Prepares to Take Honduras’ Presidency in New Direction

The Trump-endorsed politician was declared victorious after a tumultuous vote. He’s banking on closer U.S. ties to push his infrastructure-focused agenda.

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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...

One Year in, Trump's Impact on Latin America and What's Next

From tariff turbulence to a capture in Caracas, Trump 2.0 sharpened Washington's focus on the region. What were major 2025 events? What’s on the horizon?

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🎙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

LatAm in Focus: What's on the Table for Brazil's Security Issues ahead of 2026 Elections?

The Igarapé Institute’s Robert Muggah discusses the evolution of criminal activity, as well as evidence-based solutions to violence.

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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

Timeline: U.S. Military Ramp-Up in the Caribbean Culminates in Capture of Maduro

The ouster of the Venezuelan strongman came amid an accumulation of military assets in the region and ongoing fatal strikes on alleged drug boats.

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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...

Reactions to the U.S. Operation in Venezuela, from Latin America and Beyond

How did regional and global actors respond to the January 3 events? AS/COA Online rounds up the range of reactions.

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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...

2026 Presidential Elections in Latin America: A Preview

Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Haiti, and Peru plan to elect presidents in 2026. Learn about candidates and issues in each country.

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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

LatAm in Focus: Andrés Velasco on How Latin America Can Reboot Its Economic Rules

The former Chilean finance minister presents new economic principles for a twenty-first century approach.

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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...

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.

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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

Hondurans Await Result of a Presidential Election Locked in a Dead Heat

A thin margin separates Trump-endorsed Tito Asfura of the National Party and Salvador Nasralla of the Liberals in a partial preliminary vote count.

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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

Explainer: Honduras' 2025 General Elections

Fears of electoral fraud and voter concerns about jobs and insecurity loom over a three-way contest for the presidency.

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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...

Chile's Presidential Vote in Charts: The Left's Jara and the Right's Kast Head to a Runoff

See results of the November 16 contest, including the congressional panorama. Plus, what can we glean from polling for the December 12 runoff?

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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...

Tracking Trump and Latin America: Trade—Deals Unveiled for Four LatAm Countries

What does the U.S. president's “America First” trade policy mean for the region? AS/COA is monitoring the new administration's approach.

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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

LatAm in Focus: Can Rodrigo Paz Unearth Bolivia's Lithium Potential?

Texas A&M's Diego von Vacano traces a history of political and economic obstacles stifling the sector and outlines the path ahead for the new president.

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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...

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?

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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

Timeline: U.S. Military Ramp-Up in the Caribbean Raises Tensions with Venezuela

A build-up of military assets in the region and a series of fatal strikes on alleged drug boats enflame relations between Washington and Caracas.

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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.