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Eric
Farnsworth

Vice President, AS/COA, Washington, DC Office

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Areas of Expertise

Asia in the Americas, trade, energy, US policy in the region, national security affairs, international sports (including World Cup and Olympics), congressional affairs.

Washington, DC

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Eric Farnsworth led the Washington office of the Council of the Americas and the Americas Society from 2003 to 2025, with a passion for promoting the importance of the Western Hemisphere for U.S. economic, security, and strategic interests. A recognized expert, he played an important policy leadership and advocacy role across a broad range of issues, including U.S. relations, economic development, trade, and energy; Asia-Latin American relations and global governance; and security and democracy.  

Prior to the Council, Mr. Farnsworth served in government with the U.S. Department of State, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and Clinton White House.  He also worked with U.S. Senator Sam Nunn (D-GA).  His private sector experiences include ManattJones Global Strategies and the Bristol-Myers Squibb Corporation.  He has been decorated by the Governments of Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Spain, and is an elected Academic Correspondent of Uruguay.

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Areas of Expertise

Asia in the Americas, trade, energy, US policy in the region, national security affairs, international sports (including World Cup and Olympics), congressional affairs.

Washington, DC

Contributions from Eric Farnsworth

Venezuela: Next Steps
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C-SPAN

Council of the Americas featured keynote remarks by National Security Council Senior Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Juan Cruz, at a panel discussion on Sunday's elections in Venezuela and the next steps for consideration by the international community.