Opportunities in a new Global Reality - Americas Society, Council of the Americas

A realidade pode ser nova, mas quem faz as oportunidades são os decisores nacionais em cada país.

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U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and COA's Eric Farnsworth. (Image: Mark Finkenstaedt) 53rd Washington Conference on the Americas: Opportunities in a New Global Reality Held in partnership with the State Department and for the first time at the OAS, the conference convened top U.S. government officials and Latin American leaders to talk trade, energy, and democracy. Learn more. Watch U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai on U.S. trade priorities. Watch U.S. Department of Energy's Deputy Secretary David Turk on the Western Hemisphere's critical role in the energy transition. Watch former interim President of Venezuela Juan Guaidó on democracy. Americas Quarterly's New Issue: What Lula Means for Latin America's Role in the World The magazine’s latest edition explores how President Lula’s global status could benefit the Americas, even while he may face domestic difficulties. Read about the issue and access articles. Lula’s Opportunity to Lead the Region Susan Segal | Americas Quarterly Brazil’s president is in a unique position to direct the region toward an integrated and productive future, writes AS/COA’s president. Read the article. Under Lula, Brazil Can Take On Regional Leadership. Will It? Oliver Stuenkel | Americas Quarterly A diplomatic heavy hitter is back at the helm, but the path to an influential international role is full of obstacles. Read the article. Petro’s Cabinet Purge: Ocampo Out AQ Editors | Americas Quarterly Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has asked his entire Cabinet to resign as his administration faces its most serious ministerial crisis to date. Read reactions from top Colombia observers.   Explainer: The Impeachment Challenge Facing Ecuador's Guillermo Lasso Jon Orbach | AS/COA Online The opposition-controlled Assembly may have numbers to vote out the president, but the process is not clear cut. Read the article. How Latin American Journalists Overcome Hurdles in 2023 Carin Zissis | AS/COA Online Despite threats and censorship, journalists across Latin America keep reporting. In light of Press Freedom Day, we cover regional examples and innovations. Read more. Upcoming AS/COA Programs