Daniel W. Fisk looks at a Brookings Institution book on U.S.-Latin America policy.
Bogota and Washington may soon complete negotiations that would allow U.S. military officers to operate out of Colombian bases. Critics say the plan could stir up tensions with neighboring countries, but the Colombian government says the pact will help fight narcotrafficking and terrorism.
AS/COA held a teleconference discussion about Mexico's midterm elections featuring remarks by Denise Dresser, a political analyst at the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México. The conversation focused on what the outcome means for President Felipe Calderón and the 2012 presidential race. Listen to the audio.
U.S. President Barack Obama expressed support for a bilateral trade deal and suggested two terms in office are sufficient when he hosted his Colombian counterpart Álvaro Uribe on June 29.
During the annual Bogotá City Conference, AS/COA's Susan Segal discussed the global financial situation, the Colombian economy's expected growth, and COA's commitment to supporting free trade polivies during economic recovery. (en español)
In the thirteenth AS/COA Bogota Conference, President Álvaro Uribe talked about his government's efforts to build confidence in the face of global economic challenges. Panelists also offered insight into financial and energy issues.
A Canadia-Colombia free trade deal awaits parliamentary approval in Ottawa. Canadian Senator Pamela Wallin writes that, despite resistance among some members of Parliament, "Colombia needs a helping hand—not a cold shoulder."