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Peru votes this Sunday—but the real question is what comes next. With no clear frontrunner and deep political fragmentation, the post-election scenario could be just as consequential as the vote itself.

AI, infrastructure, and sovereign data are already reshaping Latin America's economic future. How can countries take advantage? Join us June 3 on Capitol Hill for The Digital Convergence Agenda, a public panel on the forces driving the region's digital economy. 5:00 PM, Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2044. Topics and lineup in the thread. Free registration: buff.ly/B1qxfem In partnership with @ForeignPolicy and @GSPMgwu #AmericasForward

What could Venezuela 2040 look like? Join us in Washington, DC, for a public panel on the architecture of bilateral reconstruction: U.S.–Venezuela relations, private-sector investment, and the diaspora's role in what comes next. June 4, 6:00 PM, George Washington University Free to attend. Full speaker lineup in the thread. Free registration: bit.ly/4wqAxmZ In partnership with @ForeignPolicy and @GSPMgwu #AmericasForward

The Americas Forward Forum 2026 welcomes Peter A. Prazmowski, Executive Director of the National Competitiveness Council of the Dominican Republic. His presence brings critical depth to the private conversations taking place in Washington, D.C. @Peterprazmowski @cncgobdo #AmericasForward In partnership with @ForeignPolicy and @GSPMgwu

Join us in person on June 4 for “Venezuela 2040: A Vision for Bilateral Reconstruction,” a public conversation on what it will take for Venezuela’s once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to succeed. June 4, 6:00 PM at Jack Morton Auditorium, GWU. Register for free: buff.ly/vN1jOUX In partnership with @ForeignPolicy and @GSPMgwu

From digital convergence to bilateral reconstruction, the Americas Forward Forum 2026 brings the hemisphere's most consequential conversations to Washington this June 3–4. Registration is now open. Link Below: buff.ly/SI2Zm2b In partnership with @ForeignPolicy and @GSPMgwu

The institutions financing the hemisphere's future are part of the Americas Forward Forum 2026 conversation. Global Americans is pleased to welcome Anne Milne, Managing Director of Emerging Markets Corporate Research at Bank of America, to Washington this June 3–4. In partnership with @ForeignPolicy and @GSPMgwu

The Hon. Marco Riquelme, Minister of Industry and Commerce of Paraguay, joins the Americas Forward Forum 2026 for private ministerial sessions on June 3 in Washington D.C. @mriquelme1

Save the date. The Americas Forward Forum 2026 convenes June 3-4 in Washington, D.C. An invitation-only forum on the conversations defining U.S.–Latin America relations. Contact: bbuch@theglobalamericans.org In partnership with @ForeignPolicy and @GSPMgwu

Paraguay is moving from the periphery to a rising investment hub in Latin America. Strong growth, new investment-grade ratings, and expanding sectors (manufacturing, energy, forestry) are driving momentum. But infrastructure gaps and energy constraints remain key challenges. Read more: buff.ly/WbhkzC7

Cuba’s decision to allow Cubans abroad to own private businesses may signal opportunity—but structural risks remain. Without property rights, legal guarantees, and reduced state control, investment alone cannot drive lasting change. ✍️ Read the Analysis by Rick de la Torre: buff.ly/0HrWOvu #LatinAmerica #Cuba #EconomicDevelopment #Investment #PublicPolicy

Venezuela en tránsito: retos y oportunidades en 2026 En un momento clave para entender el presente y anticipar lo que viene. Gobernanza, economía y nuevas dinámicas regionales se cruzan en una conversación necesaria sobre el futuro del país. ¿Qué está realmente en juego? ¿Y cuáles son los escenarios que se abren para Venezuela? 3 Un espacio de análisis con voces claves

Peru is still counting votes, and there’s no clear outcome yet. What happens next? We’re hosting a live briefing tomorrow to unpack the implications for governance, markets, and regional dynamics. Featuring: Nicolás Saldías (@TheEIU) Eric Farnsworth (@CSIS) Andrés Martínez-Fernández (@Heritage) Sonia Verdu With perspectives from Peru: Beatriz Merino Marc Wachtenheim 📅 April 14 | 11 AM ET 🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Read the full analysis (in Spanish): buff.ly/pnbQ9Oi

Addressing informality requires more than economic reform: → stronger political representation → real accountability → rebuilding trust

n Peru, nearly 70% of economic activity is informal. But this isn’t just an economic issue—it’s institutional.

Featuring: @NicSaldias (@TheEIU), @ericfarns (@CSIS, @ContStratFL ), @AndresMartFern (@Heritage), Sonia Verdu (@GlobalAmericans), with perspectives from Peru from @merinobeatriz (former Prime Minister) and Marc Wachtenheim (@GlobalAmericans) Link to register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Join @GlobalAmericans + @FIUdc on April 14 (11 AM ET) for a live briefing unpacking the results and what they mean for governance, economic outlook, and regional dynamics.

Peru votes this Sunday—but the real question is what comes next. With no clear frontrunner and deep political fragmentation, the post-election scenario could be just as consequential as the vote itself.