Americas Society
Council of the Americas
Uniting opinion leaders to exchange ideas and create solutions to the challenges of the Americas today
Upcoming Events
July 24, 2019
YPA DC: A Night of Béisbol
August 21, 2019
2019 Latin American Cities Conferences: Buenos Aires
August 22, 2019
Anti-Corruption in Latin America: Where It's Headed
September 5, 2019
2019 Latin American Cities Conferences: Brasília
October 25, 2019
2019 Council of the Americas Symposium and BRAVO Business Awards
Speeches
Remarks: The Importance of Strong Institutions for Latin America
Countries must continually renew their commitment to democratic governance, in both hechos as well as dichos, said COA Vice President Eric Farnsworth in remarks at the National Defense University.
Brazil
Foreign Policy: Brian Winter on Brazil's Car Wash Probe
“Many who had expressed little but admiration for Car Wash are now seeing things in many more shades of gray,” AS/COA's Brian Winter told Foreign Policy on recent leaks about Brazil’s Car Wash investigation.
Venezuela
Timeline: Venezuela's Political Standoff
We track the crisis in Venezuela as interim President Juan Guaidó and his allies seek to replace Nicolás Maduro’s regime.
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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