AS/COA Miami's 5th Annual Predictors Forum focused on the global economic crisis' effects the Americas, as well as opportunities for growth and prospects for the region’s businesses.

At an event co-hosted by AS/COA and the Asia Society, panelists discussed deepening Sino-Latin America trade and political relations, as well as how the financial crisis could affect ties.

Panelists highlighted the country’s growing software and technology capabilities, its geographic and regulatory advantages, and successful cases of U.S. and global corporations that have invested in Mexico’s IT service sector.

At the AS/COA book launch for Latin America's Struggle for Democracy panelists looked at how the economic downturn could affect regional democracies.

As attention turned to the possibility that Ecuador may default on its foreign debt, AS/COA hosted its first Quito conference, bringing high-level private sector leaders and officials together to analyze the Andean country's outlook.

IDB President Luis Alberto Moreno joined the Brazilian and Mexican ambassadors and two additional AQ contributors to launch the Fall issue at a program focusing on the possibilities for reengagement with the region.

A recent event hosted by AS/COA and the Canadian Consul General examined how our changing societies are affecting public policy.