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A Guide to 2021 Latin American Elections

In 2021, nine countries in Latin America hold elections—five of them presidential contests—while reeling from the pandemic's devastating impact.

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Chart: Growth, Inflation, and Debt for Top Latin American Economies

AS/COA Online looks at these three key indicators as countries in the region seek to get on an economic recovery path.

Economics & Finance

The Chinese vaccine CORONAVAC in Brazil. (AP)

Hemispheric Updates

Timeline: Tracking Latin America's Road to Vaccination

AS/COA Online covers major developments and vaccine rollouts as countries strive to reach herd immunity.

Health

Innovation & Technology

Press Releases

51st Annual Washington Conference on the Americas: Restoring a Partnership for Sustainable Growth

High-level officials from Biden Administration gave exclusive remarks on their Latin American policy.

Foreign Relations

On the Air

Brian Winter en NTN24: La Cumbre sobre cambio climático y América Latina

El discurso del Presidente Jair Bolsonaro representó un "cambio de tono", dijo el vicepresidente de AS/COA sobre la cumbre climática.

Mexico

Brazil

Environment & Sustainability

In the News

Opinion: The United States Can’t Ignore China’s Vaccine Diplomacy in Latin America

The United States has a blind spot in recognizing the risk of letting China and Russia take ground in the region, said AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth to The Washington Post.

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LatAm in Focus: The Push for Data Protection in Brazil

Data protection issues loom large ahead of the country's 2022 elections, explains Rafael Zanatta, who heads Data Privacy Brasil.

Brazil

Innovation & Technology

LatAm in Focus: The Story behind Joaquín Orellana’s Musical Sculptures

Co-curators Sebastian Zubieta and Diana Flatto share sounds from The Spine of Music.

Guatemala

Arts & Culture

LatAm in Focus: Voter Fatigue in Ecuador and Peru

In both countries, which hold elections on April 11, voters are divided and largely unenthused by traditional politics—but have few alternatives.

Ecuador

Peru

Democracy & Elections

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#2021WCA: U.S. Vice President Kamala D. Harris

“We will not make significant progress if corruption in the region persists,” said the vice president.

U.S. Policy

#2021WCA: Welcome and Introduction with Acting Assistant Secretary Julie Chung

Julie Chung, acting assistant secretary of state for Western Hemisphere Affairs, opened the annual conference, alongside AS/COA’s Susan Segal and Eric Farnsworth.

U.S. Policy

#2021WCA: U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo

The pandemic is underscoring the need for the United States to reshore much of its supply chain in critical areas, said the secretary.

Trade

U.S. Policy

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