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Is Latin America Becoming More Socially Inclusive? AQ Launch in DC

How socially inclusive is Latin America, and what can be done to improve opportunities for marginalized communities?
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Visual Breakdown: Military Spending in Latin America

How does spending compare across countries, and where does the region stand in contrast to its global counterparts?
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Summary: The Perils and Promise of Consulta Previa

Experts shared experiences on how Latin American countries consult indigenous communities on development projects.
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Unity of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt and the Americas

FINAL WEEK: Open through July 26, the acclaimed Americas Society exhibition shows landscapes and first-edition maps inspired by the Prussian scientist.
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Innovation Update: Net Neutrality in Brazil, Mexico, and the Caribbean

As the United States debates net neutrality rules, legislation affecting internet freedoms and mobile app blockages are in the spotlight in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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New Americas Quarterly on Higher Education to be Released

Coming out on July 29, the issue explores how universities, community colleges, and exchange programs are helping youth in the Americas prepare for the future global economy.

Upcoming Events

July 30, 2014

North American Energy Integration: Mexico and Canada
July 30, 2014

Is Latin America Becoming More Socially Inclusive? AQ Launch in DC
July 31, 2014

YPA Miami Tour - Caribbean: Crossroads of the World
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

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The BRICS

The new bank represents an important step for the bloc, but questions remain about how it will work, writes COA’s Eric Farnsworth for U.S. News & World Report.

As Mexico's Congress debates legislation to implement energy reform, where does the country's oil sector stand?

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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