Tracking Trump and Latin America: Security—National Security Strategy Released

How is the U.S. administration furthering its national security agenda in the Americas?

Hondurans Await Result of a Presidential Election Locked in a Dead Heat

A thin margin separates Trump-endorsed Tito Asfura of the National Party and Salvador Nasralla of the Liberals in a partial preliminary vote count.

Honduras

Democracy & Elections

Hemispheric Updates

Timeline: U.S. Military Ramp-Up in the Caribbean Raises Tensions with Venezuela

The build-up of military assets in the region and ongoing fatal strikes on alleged drug boats are enflaming relations between Washington and Caracas.

Colombia

Venezuela

Central America & Caribbean

Security & Defense

On the Air

Kevin Sullivan on NPR about U.S. Policies Toward Latin America

Washington's credit swap line to Argentina "is part of the geopolitical competition with China," said the AS/COA vice president to National Public Radio.

United States

Foreign Relations

Press Releases

Declaración ante visita de presidenta de México y primer ministro canadiense a Washington

Ser sede de la Copa Mundial, además del proceso de revisión del T-MEC, es una oportunidad única para que Norteamérica refuerce sus lazos económicos.

COA Statement on the Visit of Mexico's President and Canada's Prime Minister to Washington

Hosting the World Cup alongside the review process of the USMCA in 2026 offers a unique chance for the North American neighbors to reinforce economic ties.

Press Inquiries

mediarelations@as-coa.org 1-212-277-8333

LatAm in Focus: Can Rodrigo Paz Unearth Bolivia's Lithium Potential?

Texas A&M's Diego von Vacano traces a history of political and economic obstacles stifling the sector and outlines the path ahead for the new president.

Bolivia

Energy & Commodities

Chile's 2025 presidential candidates in a debate. (AP)

LatAm in Focus: Will Chileans Pivot at the Polls?

International lawyer and columnist Paz Zárate discusses the candidates and compulsory voting as the November 16 first round nears.

Chile

Democracy & Elections

LatAm in Focus: A Crack in U.S.-Colombia Cooperation

Sergio Guzmán of Colombia Risk Analysis speaks on the bilateral relationship as the Andean country’s 2026 elections approach.

Colombia

Democracy & Elections

Membership

COA

YPA

60 Years of Americas Society: A Conversation with Peter J. Johnson

Watch the historian and former adviser for the Rockefeller family on the history of Americas Society and more.

Arts & Culture

2025 WCA: Ilan Goldfajn on the Americas' Strategic Priorities

At the 55th Washington Conference, the IDB president highlighted infrastructure needs, market potential, and critical mineral priorities in the region.

U.S. Policy

BRAVO Symposium 2025: Financial Services Transforming Latin America's Economic Future

Leaders from Bank of America, CAF, CHUBB, Mastercard, and Salesforce spoke about how the digital transformation has supercharged growth and inclusion.

Innovation & Technology

Americas Quarterly

Uruguay’s Answer to Bukele Takes Shape

President Yamandú Orsi aims to show how the left can fight crime while upholding civil liberties.

REACTION: Next Steps in Honduras’s Close Election

With final results pending, the leftist ruling party appears defeated, and two conservative candidates seem headed for a photo finish.

Tarcísio: Will He or Won’t He?

São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas, a right-wing Wall Street darling, seems close to deciding on a 2026 run for president.