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Speakers will discuss Mexico’s efforts in building a culture of innovation, public-private sector cooperation, and the prospects for realizing those goals.
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Natural Resource Extraction, Economic Development, and Social Inclusion: Peru

Researchers examined mining and natural gas extraction projects to understand the conditions necessary for investments to contribute to broader community and national development.
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Video Q&A: Luis Oganes de JP Morgan sobre las perspectivas económicas de Colombia

Luis Oganes de JP Morgan sitúa a Colombia en el “club de los ganadores” de la Alianza del Pacífico, pero advierte que el país necesita un “Plan B” en materia económica.
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Amid Nationwide Protests, Brazil's Congress Considers "Impunity Amendment"

Brazilians have taken to the streets to rally against a variety of issues, including corruption. Meanwhile, legislators will vote on a bill to take investigative powers away from public prosecutors’ offices.
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Book Launch: Midnight in Mexico by Alfredo Corchado

Watch the video: Alfredo Corchado launched his new book about reporting in Mexico.
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U.S.-Latin American Relations: Paternalism to Partnership

Initiatives like the Pacific Alliance offer a chance to pursue ties with Latin American countries "willing and able to partner with us," writes COA’s Eric Farnsworth for ABC News/Univision.

Upcoming Events

June 21, 2013

R. Murray Schafer Celebration at Central Park Lake
June 25, 2013

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in Latin America
June 25, 2013

El Salvador and the Partnership for Growth Initiative
June 25, 2013

Mexico's Telecom Reform: A Discussion
June 26, 2013

Mexico Competitiveness Forum
June 26, 2013

The End of Diplomacy? The Challenges of Multilateralism
June 27, 2013

Young Professionals of the Americas Launch Event
July 02, 2013

Exhibition Tour with Gabriela Rangel
July 08, 2013

Book Launch: When the Money Runs Out, The End of Western Affluence by Stephen D. King

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Women's Network

On the sidelines of an AS/COA event in Bogota, Former Colombian Foreign Minister Maria Emma Mejía spoke about the challenges Colombian women face in both society and the workforce.

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From Our Experts

COA's Eric Farnsworth writes for PODER that reassessing the Bush administration’s legacy in the hemisphere could help ensure sound U.S. policies in the future.

A June 13 forum focused on how technology is maximizing health care in Latin America, and how business and government can collaborate to distribute these solutions.

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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