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Council of the Americas

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2016 Latin American Cities Conferences: Lima

Join AS/COA on October 3 for its annual Latin American Cities Conference in Lima.
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Pacific Alliance panel with presidents of Chile, Colombia, and Peru, and the Economy Secretary of Mexico at AS/COA

The Main Idea: Pacific Alliance Presidents Talk Free Trade and U.S. Elections

Watch: Free trade may be unpopular in some parts of the world, but leaders from this Latin American trade bloc make their case for why it's been "extremely productive."

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After Obama's Pragmatism in Latin America, Time to Support Democracy

Regional leadership is needed to support democracy wherever challenged, writes AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth for World Politics Review.

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Guide: The 2016 U.S. Elections

In conjunction with the first presidential debate, AS/COA Online guides you through candidate positions on immigration, trade, and foreign policy.

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Haiti Update: A Second Chance at Presidential Elections

After 2015 election results were scrapped, what’ll be different about the October 9 vote?

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Weekly Chart: Tracking Latin America's Progress on UN Sustainable Development Goals

Rapid urbanization spells trouble when it comes to air pollution and slum populations.

Upcoming Events

September 27, 2016

Back to the Dark Side? The Recent Challenges to Democracy in Latin America

September 28, 2016

YPA Miami Breakfast: What's at Stake for Latin America in the U.S. Elections?

September 30, 2016

Digital Life in the Americas: Prospects for Growth and Sustainability

October 3, 2016

2016 Latin American Cities Conferences: Lima

October 11, 2016

Becoming a Young Collector

October 13, 2016

Innovations in Leadership – AS/COA Women's Hemispheric Network Conference

October 13, 2016

October Guided Tour of Told and Untold

October 14, 2016

Roberto Hidalgo: Copland & Chávez

October 17, 2016

Naomi Wallace's The War Boys

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Brazil

Assista a apresentação do Presidente Michel Temer para representantes do setor privado no Conselho das Américas em Nova York.

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Security

From cattle fencing to three-level pedestrian walls, we look at the various efforts and obstacles to erecting a border barrier.

Featuring never-before-seen materials, the exhibition is the first U.S. solo show to examine Horna’s influential work.

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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