Trump's Proposed Cabinet's Record on Latin America

Who has the incoming president picked to serve in roles that deal with the Americas, like border czar and secretaries of state and the treasury?

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Explainer: What Is Mercosur?

AS/COA Online looks at the origins, structure, and debates defining one of Latin America’s largest trade blocs.

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Southern Cone & Brazil

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What Would Trump's Tariff Proposals Mean for U.S. Trade with Latin America?

The president-elect threatened 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada and 10 to 20 percent rates globally. Learn about the hemispheric trade relationship.

Trade

In the News

The Risk of Mexico Being Shut Out of North America Is Rising

"China under Xi Jinping has been keen to develop relations with Mexico," said AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth to the Financial Times.

A muralha de Trump será desafio de 2025, mas Brasil tem oportunidades na nova conjuntura

"Trump está focado naquilo que ele considera ser o melhor para os interesses dos Estados Unidos", diz Brian Winter da AS/COA a revista Veja.

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The New York Times Highlights The Appearance Art Exhibition

The newspaper describes Americas Society's show as "intriguing" and says that it illuminates "important histories of Asian and Asian American art."

Arts & Culture

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LatAm in Focus: Lula, Sheinbaum, and Milei on a Shifting Global Stage

Three experts from the Latin American members of the G20 discuss how leaders are navigating Trump’s return and U.S.-China competition in the region.

Foreign Relations

LatAm in Focus: Latin America's Companies of Tomorrow, Today

Business leaders from Riverwood Capital, Rappi, and VTEX talk about investing in the region and what it takes to build billion-dollar companies.

Economics & Finance

LatAm in Focus: What Do Brazil's Municipal Elections Say About Polarization in the Region?

Political analyst Thomas Traumann examines gains by the opposition, as well as Lula's scenario for 2026 amid deep political divides.

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Democracy Dialogues: Juan Manuel Barrientos' Culinary Revolution in Colombia

The founder of El Cielo Group shares how his kitchen is helping to heal the divisions of Colombia's armed conflict.

Colombia

Democracy & Elections

The Appearance: Art of the Asian Diaspora in Latin America & the Caribbean

Watch co-curators Tie Jojima and Yudi Rafael speak about the intention behind the exhibition, on view through December 14 at Americas Society in New York.

Asia & Latin America

BRAVO Leadership Conversation: Globant's Journey—Two Decades of Innovation & Global Impact

Openness to new technology and a soul of entrepreneurship have allowed to the company to thrive, said Co-Founder and CEO Martin Migoya.

Entrepreneurship

Americas Quarterly

AQ Podcast | Mexico Under Pressure, Not Only from Trump

A broad look at U.S.-Mexico negotiations and other risks ahead

Javier Milei Has Surprised Almost Everybody

A look at why Argentina’s libertarian president has outperformed expectations at the one-year mark, with several challenges ahead.

What Can Latin America’s Failed Presidencies Teach Current Leaders?

How strong a country’s parties are has wide implications for presidents’ survival, writes an expert.