Americas Society/Council of the Americas

Colombia Elects 2026: Ongoing Coverage of the Presidential Race Get regular updates and analysis of the race as the happen. Read the latest update from @CarinZissis on VP picks: as-coa.org/articles/colom…

How did the Trump administration's Latin America policy play out this week? We cover the initial USMCA review meetings, the easing of sanctions on Venezuela's oil and gas sector, and the U.S.-Cuba negotiations. Plus trade investigations, deals, and more: as-coa.org/articles/trump…

El vicepresidente de AS/COA, Kevin Sullivan, habló con @Reporteropablo de @CaracolTV sobre la presión de Estados Unidos a Cuba. "Este es un momento muy propicio para la negociación" entre ambos países, dijo Sullivan. Vea la entrevista: as-coa.org/articles/kevin…

Americas Society is seeking a passionate director of institutional giving with experience in grant writing or fundraising for the arts. Want to help foster public awareness and appreciation of the diverse cultural heritage of the Americas? Apply now: as-coa.org/content/direct…

On March 16, COA was honored to host a private-virtual event with @AlvaroUribeVel, former president of Colombia. He spoke with AS/COA's @BrazilBrian about the upcoming electoral cycle and the state of Colombia's bilateral relationship with the United States.

🇵🇪 A month out from the first round of Peru’s presidential election, frontrunners Rafael López Aliaga and Keiko Fujimori are neck and neck in the polls. But, a lot of the electorate is undecided—or saying they won’t vote for any of the 36 options. See the numbers: ow.ly/ZGwr50YtyiJ

On March 12, COA hosted a program titled "Strategic Foresight for a Geopolitical Era" in Miami. The presentation was led by Edgardo Pappacena, strategist, investor, and professor at @FIU. Pappacena shared insights on how the impact of geopolitics is not merely a “current” issue but a structural force that will continue to affect business leaders and their decision-making for decades to come. The presentation also examined how multinationals can expand their geopolitical lens beyond risk mitigation to embrace broader strategic thinking and build resilience amid a constantly shifting geopolitical environment.

On March 10, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum suffered her first major legislative defeat when her proposed electoral reform failed to pass Congress. Undeterred, Sheinbaum began to present her back-up plan days later. What was the original proposal? What’s in her Plan B? Learn more with commentary from @ginadelafuente and Yussef Farid: as-coa.org/articles/after…

In this week's dispatch on Trump in Latin America, @CarinZissis and Khalea Robertson cover Trump's Shield of the Americas summit in Doral, José Antonio Kast's inauguration in Santiago, and more. Sign up to get the roundup each week: as-coa.org/articles/trump…

AS/COA is proud to be a strategic partner of #ArgentinaWeekNYC 2026, which highlights investment and development opportunities for the country. Congratulations to all officials, organizers, and investors involved! Learn more: as-coa.org/articles/ascoa…

🎙What will it take for Haiti to secure its elections? In the latest #LatAmFocus, @GI_TOC’s @romainlecour 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

Senator Paloma Valencia was the big winner of Colombia’s March 8 inter-party consultations, which saw her earn the most votes across three coalition primaries. Who else scored big in a vote that included legislation elections? And who suffered setbacks? Learn more: as-coa.org/articles/four-…

On March 9, COA was honored to host Secretary of Innovation, Science, and Technology of Argentina @DarioGenua for a private meeting with our members in New York. Held on the sidelines of Argentina Week 2026, the discussion centered on the country’s evolving digital landscape and its commitment to fostering a competitive environment for regional investment.

On the sidelines of Argentina Week 2026, we held a private luncheon on Mon, March 9 w/ 11 Argentine governors and @LuisCaputoAR, Pres of the Central Bank Santiago Bausili, @alejandrito, and @USAmbassadorARG Peter Lamelas to discuss investment and development opportunities.

There's a lot going on in the world, but take a few minutes to catch up on Colombia's fascinating, important election process. 🇨🇴@charrisontweets and I look at some of the surprises in the March 8 primaries/legislative vote for @ASCOA Online. as-coa.org/articles/four-…

¡Fue un honor recibirle Ministro Caputo! Muchas gracias por acompañarnos en tan importante evento para nuestros miembros. 🇦🇷