Americas Society and Viva Rio partnered for a discussion on how Rio’s government and civil society can create opportunities for youth mobility in the city’s favelas.

AS/COA hosted the seminar in which speakers presented different perspectives on oil and gas management in Latin America, highlighting countries that have been increasing their reserves and production by implementing reforms that attract investment, and the challenges that remain.

“Now is not the time to relinquish our historic leadership on trade in the hemisphere—it’s the time to renew it," said keynote speaker Senator John McCain before a panel on trade issues affecting the Americas.

An AS/COA panel featuring Director of the Latin American Public Opinion Project Mitchell Seligson explored the findings of a 2010 public opinion poll across 26 countries in the Western Hemisphere.

Panelists at the AS/COA panel on private equity (PE) in Latin America agreed that PE investment is new and relatively risky, but essential to the continued growth of emerging business in the region.

Mexico's former health secretary delivered opening remarks before a panel exploring issues ranging from the Latin American health reforms and the role of technology in expanding access.

Panelists at AS/COA Miami's conference forecasted that Latin America's growth will continue to outstrip that of the global economy in 2011. They offered recommendations for countries to build on success.