An expert panel of economists debated the use of a universal basic income to attenuate the economic impact of COVID-19 in Latin America. 

On May 21, AS/COA held a virtual discussion with Carlos Salazar, CCE, on the private sector's response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico.

Watch the video: Americas Society hosted the Mexican artist on Instagram Live to discuss his experimental drawing practice.

On May 20, AS/COA hosted a virtual discussion with the former Chilean finance minister on the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy and recovery.

COA held a private, off-the-record conversation with Román Macaya, president of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund.

YPA will host photojournalist Lisette Poole's Webex book presentation on May 19.

AS/COA held a live webcast discussion on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Buenos Aires and other cities throughout Argentina.

On May 19, AS/COA hosted a private meeting with the former mayor of Guayaquil about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Ecuador.

The Cuba Working Group will host a virtual discussion on May 18 on challenges for the island's food and agricultural sector amid the pandemic.

Music of the Americas virtual series En Casa and Recuerdos continue, featuring R. Pino, P. Zinger, S. Griffin, L. Pulido, and a special live concert webcast with the Meridionalis choral group.