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

A Los Angeles symposium will celebrate the publication of Americas Quarterly's new issue.
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Biden Heads to Latin America to Talk Trade, Security

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.
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Americas Society, Christie's to Auction Works by Rivera, Cruz-Diez, and Soto

Works by renowned Latin American artists will be featured at Americas Society’s Visual Arts Endowment Benefit Auction on May 29 and May 30, 2013.
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The Pacific Alliance: Pivoting to Asia

Panelists discussed the Pacific Alliance, a Latin American trade bloc representing over a third of the region's GDP. Read about the event and watch the video.
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Interview: President of BNY Mellon Karen Peetz on Women’s Leadership

The BNY Mellon president talks with AS/COA Online about how to increase the number of women in business leadership roles.
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Summary: Addressing the Skills Gap in Latin America

A panel analyzed how improvements to education and public-private partnerships can help provide key skills to Latin America's labor force.

Upcoming Events

May 28, 2013

Latin America Goes Global: Implications for U.S. Policy - Americas Quarterly Spring 2013 Launch
May 30, 2013

Immigrants' Impact on the Economy and Housing in Charlotte and Nationwide
May 30, 2013

Momenta Quartet: Music by Manena Contreras, Ileana Pérez Velázquez, and Arthur Kampela
June 03, 2013

Concert: André Mehmari
June 04, 2013

Book Launch – Bolívar: American Liberator by Marie Arana
June 05, 2013

Mining and Community Rights: Does Consulta Previa Promise Peace or Conflict?
June 06, 2013

Private Viewing and Conversation with Marta Chilindron
June 13, 2013

2013 Latin American Cities Conferences: Bogota
June 13, 2013

Enhancing Access to Health Care in Latin America through Technology and Innovation

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Literature

Released in May 2013, Review 86 features essays and texts by authors from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Nicaragua, and Puerto Rico.

On May 8, COA hosted Vice President Joe Biden, Senator John McCain, and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. Access conference materials.

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

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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AS/COA provides up-to-date analysis through our policy newsletter News & Views, the AS/COA Online Weekly Roundup, and Culture evites.

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