"A successful trip could be measured as one in which Obama and the leaders of the visited countries better understand the shared vision before us," writes AS/COA President and CEO Susan Segal in an article about President Barack Obama's March 19-23 trip.

With President Obama set to commence a five-day, Latin American tour on March 19, AS/COA offers coverage and analysis to shine a light on priorities for his first presidential visit to Central and South America.

In March 2011, President Barack Obama will visit Brazil, Chile, and El Salvador. COA and The Heritage Foundation held a panel discussion with ambassadors from host countries to preview the president’s trip. Watch COA Vice President Eric Farnsworth's remarks.

In late March 2011, President Barack Obama will visit Brazil, Chile, and El Salvador, making his first trip to South and Central America since taking office two years ago. COA and the Heritage Foundation held a panel discussion with ambassadors from host countries to preview the president’s trip.

U.S. President Barack Obama heads to Latin America from March 19 to 23, visiting Brazil, Chile, and El Salvador. COA Vice President Eric Farnsworth talks with AS/COA Online about why Obama chose those three countries, the trip’s timing, and the White House's top priorities for the tour.

U.S. President Barack Obama meets with heads of state from four Latin American countries in March—first when Mexican President Felipe Calderón visits Washington, followed by Obama's tour of Brazil, Chile, and El Salvador later in the month. AS/COA Online explores topics on the agenda in each case.

The merger of the Colombian, Chilean, and Peruvian stock exchanges is a milestone for hemisphere finance—and a sign of renewed economic confidence.