Explainer: Guatemala's 2023 Presidential Elections

On June 25, voters will pick from a wide field of candidates to replace President Alejandro Giammattei. But some top contenders have been disqualified.

Guatemala

Democracy & Elections

Hemispheric Updates

State of Mexico's Election for Governor: Why It Matters

One party has run Mexico’s most populous state for a century. That could end June 4. AS/COA Online covers the vote and its impact on the presidential race.

Mexico

Democracy & Elections

Pascuala Ilabaca. (Image: Courtesy of Warner Music)

Exclusive Interviews

Pascuala Ilabaca: "I Like Breaking Stereotypes…around [Being] a Latin American Woman"

“I enjoy making traditional music conceivable with themes that matter to us women,” said the Chilean musician and frontwoman of Pascuala Ilabaca y Fauna.

Chile

Arts & Culture

In the News

Qué significa para EE. UU. el acercamiento de China a Panamá, uno de sus aliados clave

"Washington ha reaccionado negativamente a la creciente presencia de China en Panamá", dijo Eric Farnsworth de AS/COA a BBC Mundo.

U.S. Reluctance on Trade Deals Sends Latin America towards China

"You have to compete economically in the western hemisphere or you’ll lose it," said AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth to the Financial Times.

Asia & Latin America

Contact sheet of Change of Line (performance) from Clearview (one place at a time) (performance event), November 19-21, 1976. Sylvia Palacios Whitman Archive, Photo: Babette Mangolte

Press Releases

En Americas Society: Primera exposición individual en EE. UU. de Sylvia Palacios Whitman

La exposición, que se inaugura el 7 de junio, destaca más de 50 años de obras de la artista chilena, desde históricas performances a dibujos recientes.

Chile

Arts & Culture

Press Inquiries

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

LatAm in Focus: Life after "Crossed Death" in Ecuador

Atrevia’s Carmen Sánchez-Laulhé explains what’s next for President Guillermo Lasso and the National Assembly as an unprecedented move sparks new elections.

Ecuador

Democracy & Elections

LatAm in Focus: The Story of Unlikely Art Genius Bispo do Rosario

The Afro-Brazilian master never aspired to show his work, yet became a huge influence on Latin American art. Catch his work at Americas Society by May 20.

Brazil

Arts & Culture

A group of children waving Guatemalan and Taiwanese flags. (AP)

LatAm in Focus: The China-Taiwan Tussle in the Americas

Florida International University’s Leland Lazarus covers Taiwan's regional ties and what elections in Paraguay and Guatemala mean for its global standing.

Membership

COA

YPA

Democracy Dialogues: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Latin American Democracy

Tune in live at 12 pm ET on June 1, 2023: Dr. Moisés Naím discusses AI and technology's impact on democratic processes.

Democracy & Elections

BRAVO Dialogues: The Road to One Trillion Trees

Experts from companies committed to nature-positive strategy shared lessons and discussed the role of partnerships in conservation and reducing emissions.

Environment & Sustainability

Oportunidades para el Desarrollo de Infraestructura Digital en Latinoamérica y el Caribe

Líderes del sector privado y público discutieron las oportunidades y desafíos para expandir la conectividad en la región.

Innovation & Technology

Americas Quarterly

Bogotá’s 80-Year Quest for a Metro May Have a Happy Ending

After years of delays and disagreements, construction is finally moving forward. How did it happen?

How Long Can Peru’s Economy Remain Resilient?

The extended political crisis is leading to more poverty, postponed investments and the risk of an even worse downturn.

AQ Podcast: The Politics Of Migration In Latin America

The Migration Policy Institute’s Andrew Selee on recent trends in the region and how they're affecting politics