The Trump Administration on Latin America

In his first few weeks, U.S President Donald Trump has put Latin America at the center of U.S. foreign policy. His agenda, which focuses on migration, trade, and security, runs through the region. Already, he’s taken action on deportation of migrants, USMCA, and competition with China in places like the Panama Canal. Notably, Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s first trip was to Central America and the Caribbean, another early indication of the region’s importance.

AS/COA is tracking the U.S. president's actions toward the region, including on trade and migration.

Kopernikus

Music of the Americas presents a new production composer Claude Vivier's chamber opera Kopernikus, performed by Meridionalis and the International Contemporary Ensemble conducted by Sebastián Zubieta, with live video by Sergio Policicchio.

Alina Hernandez

Alina Hernandez is the senior director of Corporate Affairs for Kellanova Latin America, where she leads the Government Relations, Communications, Sustainability, and Philanthropy functions. She is a members of the Kellanova Latin America Leadership Team and the global Corporate Affairs Leadership Team. Alina joined Kellanova in August 2024, playing a pivotal role in shaping the region’s strategic direction during its transformative journey.

Senior Director, Corporate Affairs, Kellanova Latin America

Camilo Durana

Camilo Durana is the Executive Vice President - Apple Partnership, Properties & Events at Major League Soccer (MLS) and Soccer United Marketing (SUM), where he oversees the organization’s partnership with Apple, Brand & Marketing functions, and its Properties and Events business, which includes the management of commercial, match promotion, and event partnerships with the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol, Concacaf, and Liga MX. His group also leads the delivery of MLS and SUM events, including Leagues Cup, MLS All-Star, MLS Cup, Mexican National Team U.S.

Executive Vice President - Apple Partnership, Properties & Events at Major League Soccer (MLS) and Soccer United Marketing (SUM)

Gisele Carvalho

Gisele Carvalho is a seasoned leader dedicated to empowering professionals by nurturing strategic skills that align with their unique needs. With a proven track record in leading cross-cultural teams in the last 15 years, she has spearheaded substantial process enhancements and delivered notable business impact. Gisele excels in stakeholder relationships,  market research and business opportunity analysis. Driven by a passion for people development, she champions the belief that a true leader is one who paves the way for the growth and advancement of their team.

VP Strategic Operations, SAP Learning, SAP America, Inc.

Guillermo "Billy" Jaime

Guillermo “Billy” Jaime is a Mexican entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Grupo MIA, a leading social enterprise dedicated to providing affordable housing solutions for low-income families across Mexico. Based in Mexico City, Jaime has built a career at the intersection of social impact and business, channeling investments into companies that address critical issues such as housing, education, and rural development.

Social Entrepreneur and Investor

Rodrigo Teijeiro

Rodrigo Teijeiro is an Argentine entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of RecargaPay, Brazil’s leading all-in-one mobile payments and financial services platform. Born in Buenos Aires, Teijeiro began his career in tech with the creation of Sonico, a Latin American social network that grew to 55 million users before being acquired by Match.com. Since founding RecargaPay in 2010, he has driven its expansion across Brazil, democratizing access to financial services, bill payments, and digital wallets for millions of unbanked and underbanked users.

Founder & CEO, RecargaPay

Juan Pazo

Dr. Juan Pazo serves as executive director of Argentina’s Tax and Customs Control Agency (AFIP), appointed under President Javier Milei’s administration. A recognized leader in regulatory reform and public sector modernization, Dr. Pazo previously held the position of superintendent of Insurance of the Nation, where he led major regulatory transformations within the financial sector.

Executive Director, Tax and Customs Control Agency, Argentina

Brigid Cech Samole

With over twenty years of experience, Brigid F. Cech Samole is an appellate advocate who represents clients throughout the country in federal and state court forums. She has handled hundreds of appeals and been lead drafter of substantive case papers filed in the United States Supreme Court, the federal Court of Appeals, and several state supreme courts. Brigid also works with clients and trial counsel to resolve high-stakes business disputes and, when resolution is not possible, serves as a legal advisor and issues advocate at trial.

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