Arsht Latin America Center & Caribbean Initiative

The Caribbean's services sector is full of opportunity! Catch up on the @AtlanticCouncil's conversation on how regional and US partnerships can drive investment & overcome barriers to growth. Watch the replay here: bit.ly/45bge11 #ACCaribbean #ACLatAm

What’s next for Venezuela one year after the stolen presidential election? Members of the democratic opposition, civil society, and the international policy community discuss paths forward for the country. 📎 Register here: bit.ly/3H3i6Q6 #ACLatAm #ACVenezuela

EVENT | What economic trends could transform Latin America and the Caribbean? Join us Thursday, July 31 at 2:00 p.m. ET for a virtual conversation with @WilliamFMaloney (@WorldBank_IEG), @AnaPaulaVescovi (@santander_br), Ernesto Revilla (@Citi), and @jmarczak (@AtlanticCouncil)…

#ExpertsoftheAmericas | AALAC’s @IsabelMariaCM talks with Armando Vargas of @mexevalua about criminal governance in Mexico and its impact on institutions and democracy across the region. 📽️ Watch the full interview: bit.ly/4mjAV0J This interview is part of the #CEPAS…

Missed our July 24 discussion on the rise of the Caribbean services sector? Watch the full event for insights on investment, innovation, & US-Caribbean collaboration in tourism, outsourcing, and tech. #ACCaribbean #ACLatAm bit.ly/45bge11

🇨🇱 ¡Arrancó la carrera presidencial en Chile! Jeannette Jara, José Antonio Kast y Evelyn Matthei presentaron sus propuestas sobre la salmonicultura en el sur del país. ¿Te lo perdiste? Aquí te contamos lo que ocurrió. Seguimos analizando el camino a las #EleccionesChile2025.…

What is the importance of the Caribbean service sector for US and regional interests? Rewatch our conversation with Balan Nair (@libertylatam), Juan Trescastro (@VirginVoyages), @monicalypt (WorldBank), @BrettPerlmutter (ex-@Google Cuba), and @WMowla (@AtlanticCouncil). 🔗Click…

EVENT | One year later: Venezuela’s presidential election and the road ahead. Join us July 29 at 10:30 a.m. ET/Caracas for a conversation with Roberto Enríquez (Venezuelan Democratic Unitary Platform), @GrisColina (Observatorio Global de Comunicación y Democracia),…

LIVE: Join a conversation on the importance of the #Caribbean services sector for the US #ACLatAm x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

READ | What's needed after the terrorist designation of Mexican cartels? In a new piece, AALAC Visiting Fellow Aaron Kolleda explains why, following the recent US designation of Mexican cartels as “foreign terrorist organizations”, Washington must strengthen economic…

Tomorrow! Join us for a virtual conversation on how to strengthen the Caribbean services sector. Leaders from Virgin Voyages, Liberty Latin America, and The World Bank, will share insights on challenges and opportunities across tourism, finance, telecom, and more. 🔗 Register…

One year after Venezuela's presidential election, the country remains mired in repression, economic uncertainty and a stagnant political crisis. What options exist for a path forward? Join us July 29 at 10:30 a.m. ET/Caracas for a virtual discussion with opposition leaders,…

This week on #TheAmericasMinute with @jmarczak! So what’s happening? ➡ Venezuela released 10 detained Americans and 59 Venezuelans in exchange for El Salvador repatriating 252 Venezuelans previously held in its maximum-security center. ➡ Tensions are rising with Brazil…

The Caribbean’s services sector is growing. What will it take to scale up investment and innovation? Hear from leaders at Liberty Latin America, Virgin Voyages, The World Bank, and Google Cuba (former). 🔗 Watch live online on July 24 at 10:30 a.m. ET. Register here:…

READ | US President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on Brazil — up from the 10% baseline set in April. The new measure is set to take effect on August 1. What are the numbers that define the trade relationship between the two countries? 🇺🇸🇧🇷 Don't miss our latest…

The US has launched an investigation of Brazil under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, citing potential discriminatory trade practices. What’s at stake for US-Brazil economic ties? "A prolonged trade skirmish between Washington and Brasília could result in far-reaching…

🇺🇸🇧🇷 What does the data tell us about the US-Brazil trade relationship, just weeks before a 50% tariff is set to take effect? Read our new analysis by @IgnacioAlbe and @valentinasader 📎 bit.ly/46iBjrp @AtlanticCouncil #ACLatAm #ACBrazil

EVENT | Watch online on July 24 at 10:30 a.m. ET. Tourism, outsourcing, and telecom are powering Caribbean growth. Hear from top leaders: Balan Nair (@libertylatam), Juan Trescastro (@VirginVoyages), @monicalypt (WorldBank), Lisa Agard (@CANTO_ICT), @BrettPerlmutter (ex-@Google…

🇺🇸🇧🇷 On July 9, US President Donald Trump announced a 50 percent tariff on Brazil. Among the countries that received special letters from the White House, Brazil stands out as the only one with which the United States has had a consistent trade surplus in recent years. Could a…

On Thursday, July 24 at 10:30 a.m. ET, join us virtually for a conversation on the Caribbean’s fast-growing services sector and what it means for US and regional interests. Hear from: Balan Nair, President & CEO, Liberty Latin America Juan Trescastro, VP, Global…