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Uniting opinion leaders to exchange ideas and create solutions to the challenges of the Americas today

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A Conversation with Felipe González on Politics, Democracy, and Global Governance

AS/COA will host Felipe González on Thursday, November 29, 2018.
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A Guide to 2018 Latin American Elections

Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Paraguay, and Venezuela held presidential votes in 2018. Our guide tracked the region’s big election year.
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Measuring Our Impact

AS/COA plays a crucial role in promoting dialogue and strengthening hemispheric ties. Find out more from our 2017 Annual Report.
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Letter from the President: Supporting our Mission at a Critical Moment for the Americas

The work of the Americas Society is more crucial than ever before. Join our community of supporters as we look toward 2019.

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What to Expect from Argentina’s G20

Argentina will be the first South American country to host the Leaders’ Summit, as well as the first Latin American one to host U.S. President Donald Trump.

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BRAVO Business Symposium panel. (Image: Pablo Blazquez)

2018 #BRAVObiz Recap: COA Symposium Explores New Strategies, Leaders, and Markets

CEOs and business leaders from across Latin America gathered in Miami to share insights on how companies can adapt to a changing world and business climate.

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Explainer: Bolsonaro, Brazil, and the Environment

Is Brazil's environment in danger under Jair Bolsonaro?

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Update: Peru Prepares to Vote on Anti-corruption Reform

While Peru is on track to implement campaign finance reform, congressional meddling has likely killed a measure that would have brought back the Senate.

Upcoming Events

November 28, 2018

Conversation and Book Launch with Tania Bruguera and Hans Ulrich Obrist

November 29, 2018

A Conversation with Felipe González on Politics, Democracy, and Global Governance

November 29, 2018

Forum on Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Innovation in Argentina

November 30, 2018

Talea Ensemble: Killing Jar

December 1, 2018

Panel on Exhibition Signals: If You Like I Shall Grow (Part II)

December 3, 2018

YPA Cafecito: The Logic of Investing in Sustainability

December 6, 2018

2018 Latin American Cities Conferences: Lima

December 6, 2018

Film Screening: Ana Mendieta

December 6, 2018

YPA Holiday Party

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Brazil

“An exception should be made for energy policies to allow the sector to continue its recent gains,” writes AS/COA’s Naki Mendoza for About Energy.

Visual Arts

The Americas Society exhibition, on view through January 12, focuses on the ideas developed by the two prominent Caribbean thinkers.

Mexico

Listen: Some 300,000 migrants transit Mexico each year. UT Austin’s Stephanie Leutert tells AS/COA Online’s Carin Zissis about the country’s overburdened system—and how to improve it.

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, El Chasqui weekly news, and Culture evites.

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