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2014 Latin American Cities Conferences: Guatemala City

AS/COA will launch its first Latin American Cities Conference in Guatemala City in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala and Fundesa.
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Consulta previa: estudios comparativos en Chile, Colombia y el Perú

Americas Quarterly colaboró con investigadores locales en Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, y Perú para llevar a cabo estudios sobre inversiones en extracción de recursos naturales en cada país.
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Mexico: An Opening for Energy Reform

The new report finds that energy reforms will lead to increased investment, reduced energy costs, and higher competitiveness.
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Is Latin America Becoming More Socially Inclusive?

Watch the video: Americas Quarterly launched its new Social Inclusion Index, which ranks 17 countries in the Americas.
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Is Peace in Sight for Colombia?

With President Juan Manuel Santos set to be sworn in for a second term, AS/COA’s Adriana La Rotta examines prospects for peace in U.S. News & World Report.
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Infographic: How Latin America Ranks on the Human Development Index

Where does the region stand as a whole, and which countries are improving the most?

Upcoming Events

August 14, 2014

2014 Latin American Cities Conferences: Guatemala City
August 28, 2014

2014 Latin American Cities Conferences: Buenos Aires
September 09, 2014

Adriana Méndez Rodenas on Gertrudis Gómez de Avellaneda
September 12, 2014

Egberto Gismonti: Solo
September 30, 2014

Gian-Carla Tisera: Nora la Bella
October 06, 2014

Octavio Paz Centennial
October 07, 2014

Panel Discussion - Spatial Acts: Americas Society Commissions Contemporary Art
October 09, 2014

Sudaquia Editores: A Celebration
October 10, 2014

Concert: Dover String Quartet

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Americas Quarterly

Now available, the issue explores how universities, community colleges, and exchange programs are helping youth in the Americas prepare for the future global economy.

How does spending compare across countries, and where does the region stand in contrast to its global counterparts?

U.S. lawmakers should act responsibly and compassionately to address the child migrant crisis, AS/COA’s Susan Segal told World Politics Review.

Americas Society (AS) is the premier forum dedicated to education, debate, and dialogue in the Americas. Council of the Americas (COA) is the premier international business organization whose members share a common commitment to economic and social development, open markets, the rule of law, and democracy throughout the Western Hemisphere.

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Americas Society members participate in culture and public policy programs that explore current hemispheric developments. Council of the Americas members form a collaborative network that supports efforts to conduct business successfully in Latin America.

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