Colombia's President Álvaro Uribe held a question-and-answer session, giving an overview of his country's economic progress and improved public safety. He also discussed constitutional changes underway that could allow the possibility of a third term.
Program Summaries
AS/COA honored Chilean President Michelle Bachelet with the Americas Society's Gold Insigne for Chile's economic and social achievements under her watch. “Chile is in a position to become a developed economy over the course of one generation and it is determined to do so," said the president during remarks.
Paraguay's geographic location, stable economy, and natural resources offer investment opportunities to spur development, as public and private sector leaders noted during AS/COA's first Latin American Cities Conference in Asunción.
ASCOA hosted a public luncheon to discuss the importance of workforce integration for business success. As immigration reform becomes a priority in the United States, the private sector, which employs a large number of Hispanic immigrants, will play a decisive role for policy development.
Now in its sixth year, AS/COA's Buenos Aires conference drew together high-level leaders to present their views on Argentina’s current and future opportunities.
While the hurdles facing our hemisphere have evolved, the need to respect international treaties and support strong institutions remains as pressing as ever. Contributors to the Summer issue of Americas Quarterly discusses hemispheric human rights at a launch for the issue.
COA hosted a panel focusing on the plans of Argentina's Propuesta Republicana party, which gained seats in the recent midterm election. Panelists outlined PRO’s agenda, which includes revitalizing Argentina’s economy and improving transparency.