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.

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.

On May 12, AS/COA hosted a virtual meeting with representatives from the Colombian government on their plan to reopen the economy.

The executive secretary of ECLAC spoke via Webex discussion about her organization’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America.

AS/COA held a Webex discussion with Sergio Massa, president of the Chamber of Deputies of Argentina, and Susan Segal on May 8.

COA will hold a private, off-the-record meeting with Michael Fitzpatrick, the U.S. ambassador to Ecuador.