Poll Tracker: Colombia's 2026 Presidential Election

The right’s Abelardo de la Espriella won the top spot in the first round to face leftist and ruling party candidate Iván Cepeda in the June 21 runoff.

Colombia

Democracy & Elections

Articles & Op-Eds

In USMF-IMCO Report, Carin Zissis Reflects on U.S.-Mexico Ties

As the invited author for the Bilateral X-Ray think tank report, the AS/COA VP considers the promise and pitfalls of this World Cup moment.

Trump in Latin America: USMCA on Notice, AMLO’s Letter, Hegseth’s Cuba Message

June 4–10: Trump questions USMCA renewal again, Milei plans eighteenth U.S. visit, and more in this week’s dispatch.

United States

U.S. Policy

In the News

EFE destaca el homenaje de Americas Society a Azagra, Díaz-Granados y Soberón

Los galardonados con la Medalla de Oro de este año representan "un liderazgo visionario y comprometido", dijo Susan Segal de AS/COA, según la agencia.

Press Releases

AS rinde homenaje a Azagra, de Iberdrola, Díaz-Granados, de CAF, y Soberón, de OCESA

Americas Society otorga la Medalla de Oro a los tres líderes por sus contribuciones al progreso de América Latina.

Press Releases

Americas Society Honors Azagra of Iberdrola, Díaz-Granados of CAF, and Soberón of OCESA

The organization recognized the three leaders with the Gold Medal for their contributions to Latin America's progress.

Press Inquiries

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LatAm in Focus: Sandra Borda on the Figures and Forces behind Colombia’s Presidential Race

The Bogotá-based political scientist covers what's at stake in the June 21 runoff between the right's Abelardo de la Espriella and the left's Iván Cepeda.

Colombia

Democracy & Elections

LatAm in Focus: Jorge Castañeda on the Frictions Straining U.S.-Mexico Ties

Mexico’s former foreign minister covers recent bilateral turbulence, the Cuba factor, and what U.S. midterms mean for relations.

LatAm in Focus: What Trump and Lula Want from U.S.–Brazil Ties

CEBRI’s Fernanda Magnotta takes the temperature of the bilateral relationship after a May meeting focused on tariffs and rare earths.

Southern Cone & Brazil

Membership

COA

YPA

WCA 2026: Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau Receives the COA Chairman's Award

COA recognized the U.S. diplomat for his contributions to advancing democracy, economic opportunity, and cooperation in Latin America.

WCA 2026: Former Negotiators' Perspectives on USMCA and Trade Policy in the Americas

Panelists from Canada, Mexico, and the United States covered what's at stake in the 2026 review of the trilateral agreement.

Trade

CDMX 2026: Luis Rosendo Gutiérrez, Subsecretario de Comercio Exterior

El subsecretario de comercio exterior habló de T-MEC y iniciativas del gobierno de Claudia Sheinbaum en un conversatorio con Susan Segal.

Mexico

Economics & Finance

Americas Quarterly

Latin America’s Data Center Gold Rush: Myth and Reality

Governments need to define rules of engagement to secure the best terms from the current investment boom.

REACTION: Peru Runoff Is Too Close to Call (Again)

Electoral authority shows right-wing Keiko Fujimori with a marginal advantage over Roberto Sánchez.

The New FTO Risks to Businesses in Brazil

Companies face significant compliance challenges with the unprecedented U.S. designation.