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Interview: El Salvador's Ambassador to the U.S. Rubén Zamora

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

El Salvador

The ambassador reflected on the Obama administration’s evolving Central American security policy, as well as building economic opportunity in El Salvador. ... Read More

With Primaries Fast Approaching, Chile's Parties Name Their Candidates

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

David Gacs

Chile

May 1 marks the deadline for candidates to register for Chile’s upcoming presidential primaries, as parties in the country’s two main political blocs confirm final candidates. ... Read More
Immigration Reform Gets U.S. in on Mexico's Boom

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Jason Marczak / CNN

Mexico United States

Comprehensive immigration reform is imperative to tap into Mexico's economic growth, which is vital for U.S. competitiveness, writes Jason Marczak for CNN. ... Read More

Guide: Venezuela's Political Scenario

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Venezuela

AS/COA provides an overview and analysis of the latest developments in Venezuela's changing political scenario, a breakdown of key players, and related video and audio content. ... Read More

Featured Event

Latin America Goes Global: Implications for U.S. Policy Americas Quarterly Spring 2013 Launch

May 28, 2013

A Los Angeles symposium will celebrate the publication of Americas Quarterly's new issue.
2013 Latin American Cities Conferences: Bogota

June 13, 2013

AS/COA will hold its seventeenth Bogota conference on Colombia in the eyes of Wall Street.

Summary – The Pacific Alliance: Pivoting to Asia

Friday, May 24, 2013 | Andres Sada

What comes next for one of Latin America's newest trade blocs? An AS/COA panel discussed the future of the Pacific Alliance. ... Read More

Biden Heads to Latin America to Talk Trade, Security

Friday, May 24, 2013 | Rachel Glickhouse

Observers say the vice president’s May 26-30 trip to Brazil, Colombia, and Trinidad and Tobago signifies increasing U.S. engagement with the region. ... Read More

Video - The Pacific Alliance: Pivoting to Asia

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

An expert panel discussed the future of the trade bloc a day before presidents met at a Pacific Alliance summit. ... Play Video

Historic Ríos Montt Conviction Annulled in Guatemala

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 | Rachel Glickhouse and Carin Zissis

The country’s Constitutional Court voided part of the genocide trial of the former general, annulling the conviction and jail sentence handed down by another court. ... Read More

Summary - Comprehensive Immigration Reform: An Update

Monday, May 20, 2013 | Leani García

What is the likelihood that comprehensive immigration reform will pass? A panel discussed the reform bill under consideration in the U.S. Senate. ... Read More

Explainer: What is the Pacific Alliance?

Friday, May 17, 2013 | Nneka Etoniru

With an eye toward Asia, this new Latin American group is looking to increase trade and integration among its members. ... Read More

Brazil Update: Oil Auctions and Port Reforms

Thursday, May 16, 2013 | Rachel Glickhouse

The first Brazilian oil concessions in five years took place on May 14 and 15, while Congress passed a law to upgrade the country’s ports. ... Read More

VOA: Futuro del proyecto de reforma inmigratoria

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

En un panel organizado por AS/COA, Jason Marczak junto a otros expertos analiza los avances del proyecto bipartidista de inmigración en Estados Unidos. ... Play Video

Interview: El Salvador's Ambassador to the U.S. Rubén Zamora

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

The ambassador reflected on the Obama administration’s evolving Central American security policy, as well as building economic opportunity in El Salvador. ... Read More

Video - Comprehensive Immigration Reform: An Update

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

An AS/COA panel discussed the bipartisan Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013. ... Play Video