The Literary Man blog reviews the Americas Society’s Jorge Amado book presentation and discussion hosted on September 13 presenting guest speakers translator Gregory Rabassa and novelist Rivka Galchen.

AS/COA’s "The Road to Venezuela’s Elections" guest speaker and President of Consultores 21 Luis Christiansen talks to Bloomberg about the Venezuelan electoral race. 

AS/COA’s Nathaniel Parish Flannery writes for Forbes.com about the risks the newly elected governing party may face in steering the Mexican economy.

Mexico exported almost $500 billion worth of goods and services to the United States in 2011 and is now looking to further expand its trade ties by joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

AS/COA’s Christopher Sabatini comments on ALBA’s call to expel USAID delegates from member countries.

The Andean country could leave the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights within a year, raising concerns due to the timing of the announcement a month before the presidential election.

The Literary Man blog announces the Americas Society’s upcoming program to commemorate Jorge Amado’s centennial on Thursday, September 13.

AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth comments on the recently announced peace negotiations by Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos. 

Don't miss the unique opportunity to experience the netlike geometric shapes that gave international fame to Venezuelan artist Gego. On view from September 29 at the Americas Society.