Developing the energy sector in the Americas could lead to deepened regional cooperation and increased competitiveness, a Council of the Americas panel concluded.

Companies ranging from Brazilian toy retailers to Chilean hotels present ample opportunities for private equity and venture capital investment in Latin America, an AS/COA panel found.

An AS/COA panel examined how microfinance institutions use data to measure impacts and which factors are incorporated into these measurements.

An AS/COA panel looked at possible advances and setbacks in immigration policy over the next four years, examining the likelihood and scope of immigration reform, how immigration legislation could work its way through Congress, and how to get stakeholders on board.

On November 27, AS/COA hosted a panel to discuss political and economic perspectives on Brazil in the coming year with a focus on increasing competitiveness and continuing social programs.

This November 27 panel explored the increasingly popular practice of formulating indices to measure social inclusion and track quality of life.

Council of the Americas hosted two journalists to discuss perspectives on the U.S. election from Brazil and Canada and how President Barack Obama's reelection will affect hemispheric policies.