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The results of the November 16 Chilean first-round election will see the left's Jeannette Jara and the right's José Antonio Kast head to a December runoff.
See a breakdown of results, runoff polling, the incoming congressional composition, and more: www.as-coa.org/articles/chi...
See a breakdown of results, runoff polling, the incoming congressional composition, and more: www.as-coa.org/articles/chi...
Chile's Presidential Vote in Charts: The Left's Jara and the Right's Kast Head to a Runoff
See results of the November 16 contest, including the congressional panorama. Plus, what can we glean from polling for the December 12 runoff?
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November 17, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The results of the November 16 Chilean first-round election will see the left's Jeannette Jara and the right's José Antonio Kast head to a December runoff.
See a breakdown of results, runoff polling, the incoming congressional composition, and more: www.as-coa.org/articles/chi...
See a breakdown of results, runoff polling, the incoming congressional composition, and more: www.as-coa.org/articles/chi...
On November 13, the White House announced frameworks for trade deals with four countries: Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala.
The full deals are expected in the next few weeks.
Learn more in our trade tracker: www.as-coa.org/articles/tra...
The full deals are expected in the next few weeks.
Learn more in our trade tracker: www.as-coa.org/articles/tra...
Tracking Trump and Latin America: Trade—Deals Unveiled for Four LatAm Countries
What does the U.S. president's “America First” trade policy mean for the region? AS/COA is monitoring the new administration's approach.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:17 PM
On November 13, the White House announced frameworks for trade deals with four countries: Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala.
The full deals are expected in the next few weeks.
Learn more in our trade tracker: www.as-coa.org/articles/tra...
The full deals are expected in the next few weeks.
Learn more in our trade tracker: www.as-coa.org/articles/tra...
New #LatAmFocus: Can Rodrigo Paz Unearth Bolivia’s Lithium Potential?
Texas A&M’s Diego von Vacano talks to ASCOA’s @carinzissis.bsky.social about the history of political and economic obstacles stifling the sector and outlines the path ahead for the new president.
🎧 Listen: ow.ly/e5y050Xr1uX
Texas A&M’s Diego von Vacano talks to ASCOA’s @carinzissis.bsky.social about the history of political and economic obstacles stifling the sector and outlines the path ahead for the new president.
🎧 Listen: ow.ly/e5y050Xr1uX
LatAm in Focus: Can Rodrigo Paz Unearth Bolivia's Lithium Potential?
Texas A&M's Diego von Vacano traces a history of political and economic obstacles stifling the sector and outlines the path ahead for the new president.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM
New #LatAmFocus: Can Rodrigo Paz Unearth Bolivia’s Lithium Potential?
Texas A&M’s Diego von Vacano talks to ASCOA’s @carinzissis.bsky.social about the history of political and economic obstacles stifling the sector and outlines the path ahead for the new president.
🎧 Listen: ow.ly/e5y050Xr1uX
Texas A&M’s Diego von Vacano talks to ASCOA’s @carinzissis.bsky.social about the history of political and economic obstacles stifling the sector and outlines the path ahead for the new president.
🎧 Listen: ow.ly/e5y050Xr1uX
NEW Explainer: Chile's 2025 General Elections 🇨🇱
In the November 16 first round, will Chileans pick a successor to President Gabriel Boric who will shift the country’s ideological direction?
Learn more: www.as-coa.org/articles/exp...
In the November 16 first round, will Chileans pick a successor to President Gabriel Boric who will shift the country’s ideological direction?
Learn more: www.as-coa.org/articles/exp...
Explainer: Chile's 2025 General Elections
In the November 16 first round, will Chileans pick a successor to President Gabriel Boric who will shift the country’s ideological direction?
www.as-coa.org
November 10, 2025 at 2:56 PM
NEW Explainer: Chile's 2025 General Elections 🇨🇱
In the November 16 first round, will Chileans pick a successor to President Gabriel Boric who will shift the country’s ideological direction?
Learn more: www.as-coa.org/articles/exp...
In the November 16 first round, will Chileans pick a successor to President Gabriel Boric who will shift the country’s ideological direction?
Learn more: www.as-coa.org/articles/exp...
On Oct. 31, COA hosted Rafael Grossi, Director General of the @iaeaorg.bsky.social, for a breakfast with our corporate members. He provided insights into the evolving geopolitical dynamics influencing international cooperation among various stakeholders.
Thank you for joining us, Dr. Grossi!
Thank you for joining us, Dr. Grossi!
November 5, 2025 at 10:22 PM
On Oct. 31, COA hosted Rafael Grossi, Director General of the @iaeaorg.bsky.social, for a breakfast with our corporate members. He provided insights into the evolving geopolitical dynamics influencing international cooperation among various stakeholders.
Thank you for joining us, Dr. Grossi!
Thank you for joining us, Dr. Grossi!
Since September, the U.S. has carried out a series of fatal airstrikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and assembled its largest military deployment in Latin America in decades, heightening tensions with Venezuela.
AS/COA Online traces a timeline of developments: ow.ly/iRSO50XlfCp
AS/COA Online traces a timeline of developments: ow.ly/iRSO50XlfCp
Timeline: U.S. Military Ramp-Up in the Caribbean Raises Tensions with Venezuela
A build-up of military assets in the region and a series of fatal strikes on alleged drug boats enflame relations between Washington and Caracas.
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October 31, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Since September, the U.S. has carried out a series of fatal airstrikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and assembled its largest military deployment in Latin America in decades, heightening tensions with Venezuela.
AS/COA Online traces a timeline of developments: ow.ly/iRSO50XlfCp
AS/COA Online traces a timeline of developments: ow.ly/iRSO50XlfCp
On Oct. 28, COA hosted Uruguay’s Minister of Industry, Energy, and Mining Fernanda Cardona, alongside a delegation from the Chamber of Uruguayan IT Companies.
The meeting highlighted Uruguay's leadership in renewable energy and its growing role as a regional innovation and technology hub.
The meeting highlighted Uruguay's leadership in renewable energy and its growing role as a regional innovation and technology hub.
October 29, 2025 at 6:28 PM
On Oct. 28, COA hosted Uruguay’s Minister of Industry, Energy, and Mining Fernanda Cardona, alongside a delegation from the Chamber of Uruguayan IT Companies.
The meeting highlighted Uruguay's leadership in renewable energy and its growing role as a regional innovation and technology hub.
The meeting highlighted Uruguay's leadership in renewable energy and its growing role as a regional innovation and technology hub.
NEW: What to Expect from Argentina's Economic Reforms after Milei's Midterm Success
Once hampered by his party’s small congressional bench, Milei may now press for labor and tax reforms as well as a fresh budget. www.as-coa.org/articles/wha...
Once hampered by his party’s small congressional bench, Milei may now press for labor and tax reforms as well as a fresh budget. www.as-coa.org/articles/wha...
What to Expect from Argentina's Economic Reforms after Milei's Midterm Success
Once hampered by his party’s small congressional bench, Milei may now press for labor and tax reforms as well as a fresh budget.
www.as-coa.org
October 28, 2025 at 9:53 PM
NEW: What to Expect from Argentina's Economic Reforms after Milei's Midterm Success
Once hampered by his party’s small congressional bench, Milei may now press for labor and tax reforms as well as a fresh budget. www.as-coa.org/articles/wha...
Once hampered by his party’s small congressional bench, Milei may now press for labor and tax reforms as well as a fresh budget. www.as-coa.org/articles/wha...
Hondurans will vote on Nov. 30 in a single-round election for their next president as well as all congressmembers, mayors, and municipal councilors.
Polls show a three-way presidential race with no clear frontrunner amid concerns about jobs and corruption.
See the numbers: ow.ly/IOpI50XiG0h
Polls show a three-way presidential race with no clear frontrunner amid concerns about jobs and corruption.
See the numbers: ow.ly/IOpI50XiG0h
Poll Tracker: Honduras' 2025 Presidential Election
Voters will choose their next president November 30 in a single-round vote. Polls indicate a three-way race.
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October 27, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Hondurans will vote on Nov. 30 in a single-round election for their next president as well as all congressmembers, mayors, and municipal councilors.
Polls show a three-way presidential race with no clear frontrunner amid concerns about jobs and corruption.
See the numbers: ow.ly/IOpI50XiG0h
Polls show a three-way presidential race with no clear frontrunner amid concerns about jobs and corruption.
See the numbers: ow.ly/IOpI50XiG0h
On Oct. 19, Rodrigo Paz won Bolivia’s first-ever presidential runoff election, ending 20 years of MAS dominance.
In five charts, AS/COA Online explores Paz’s victory, MAS’ decline, and the economic challenges ahead.
See the stats: ow.ly/CYXL50Xfc7c
In five charts, AS/COA Online explores Paz’s victory, MAS’ decline, and the economic challenges ahead.
See the stats: ow.ly/CYXL50Xfc7c
Rodrigo Paz Wins: Bolivia's Electoral Context in Five Charts
Paz won over disillusioned voters in the October runoff but faces a challenging economic scenario when he takes the reins in November.
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October 20, 2025 at 8:19 PM
On Oct. 19, Rodrigo Paz won Bolivia’s first-ever presidential runoff election, ending 20 years of MAS dominance.
In five charts, AS/COA Online explores Paz’s victory, MAS’ decline, and the economic challenges ahead.
See the stats: ow.ly/CYXL50Xfc7c
In five charts, AS/COA Online explores Paz’s victory, MAS’ decline, and the economic challenges ahead.
See the stats: ow.ly/CYXL50Xfc7c
In a unanimous vote in the early hours of October 10, Peru’s congress voted to oust President Dina Boluarte. Amid an insecurity crisis, and just six months ahead of general elections, the country installed its seventh leader in nine years.
Learn more: ow.ly/6Ivz50Xa5xH
Learn more: ow.ly/6Ivz50Xa5xH
Peru's Congress Impeaches Dina Boluarte, Installs José Jerí as Interim President
Amid an insecurity crisis, Boluarte becomes the latest in a succession of Peruvian leaders to be expelled from the executive office after a unanimous vote.
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October 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
In a unanimous vote in the early hours of October 10, Peru’s congress voted to oust President Dina Boluarte. Amid an insecurity crisis, and just six months ahead of general elections, the country installed its seventh leader in nine years.
Learn more: ow.ly/6Ivz50Xa5xH
Learn more: ow.ly/6Ivz50Xa5xH
Are you a video and digital whiz with a passion for Latin America and the Caribbean?
AS/COA Online is looking for a digital content associate to work in our New York office.
Learn more: www.as-coa.org/content/digi...
AS/COA Online is looking for a digital content associate to work in our New York office.
Learn more: www.as-coa.org/content/digi...
October 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Are you a video and digital whiz with a passion for Latin America and the Caribbean?
AS/COA Online is looking for a digital content associate to work in our New York office.
Learn more: www.as-coa.org/content/digi...
AS/COA Online is looking for a digital content associate to work in our New York office.
Learn more: www.as-coa.org/content/digi...
On Oct. 19, dark-horse contender Rodrigo Paz faces off against ex-President Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga in an election ending two decades of MAS power.
AS/COA Online compares the candidates in Bolivia’s first-ever presidential runoff.
Read: ow.ly/h6tg50X8O5T
AS/COA Online compares the candidates in Bolivia’s first-ever presidential runoff.
Read: ow.ly/h6tg50X8O5T
Bolivia's 2025 Presidential Runoff: Comparing the Candidates
Surprise finalist Rodrigo Paz faces off against ex-President Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga in an election ending two decades of MAS power.
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October 8, 2025 at 9:35 PM
On Oct. 19, dark-horse contender Rodrigo Paz faces off against ex-President Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga in an election ending two decades of MAS power.
AS/COA Online compares the candidates in Bolivia’s first-ever presidential runoff.
Read: ow.ly/h6tg50X8O5T
AS/COA Online compares the candidates in Bolivia’s first-ever presidential runoff.
Read: ow.ly/h6tg50X8O5T
🇧🇴 On October 19, Bolivians will vote in the first presidential runoff in their country’s history.
Both candidates represent a rupture from 20 years of MAS governance.
See the polls: www.as-coa.org/articles/pol...
Both candidates represent a rupture from 20 years of MAS governance.
See the polls: www.as-coa.org/articles/pol...
Poll Tracker: Bolivia's 2025 Presidential Runoff
Either candidate—Rodrigo Paz or Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga—would mark an end to two decades of governance by the MAS.
www.as-coa.org
October 6, 2025 at 9:24 PM
🇧🇴 On October 19, Bolivians will vote in the first presidential runoff in their country’s history.
Both candidates represent a rupture from 20 years of MAS governance.
See the polls: www.as-coa.org/articles/pol...
Both candidates represent a rupture from 20 years of MAS governance.
See the polls: www.as-coa.org/articles/pol...
🎙️ New #LatAmFocus: Energy and Security Go Hand in Hand in the Caribbean
As tensions rise in the south Caribbean, Sarah-Ann Lynch outlines Guyana’s geopolitical importance, and @fmonaldi.bsky.social of the @bakerinstitute.bsky.social analyzes the region’s energy sector.
Listen: ow.ly/PQ9F50X5FOr
As tensions rise in the south Caribbean, Sarah-Ann Lynch outlines Guyana’s geopolitical importance, and @fmonaldi.bsky.social of the @bakerinstitute.bsky.social analyzes the region’s energy sector.
Listen: ow.ly/PQ9F50X5FOr
LatAm in Focus: Energy and Security Go Hand in Hand in the Caribbean
Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch outlines Guyana’s geopolitical importance while the Baker Institute’s Francisco Monaldi analyzes the region’s energy trajectory.
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October 2, 2025 at 3:13 PM
🎙️ New #LatAmFocus: Energy and Security Go Hand in Hand in the Caribbean
As tensions rise in the south Caribbean, Sarah-Ann Lynch outlines Guyana’s geopolitical importance, and @fmonaldi.bsky.social of the @bakerinstitute.bsky.social analyzes the region’s energy sector.
Listen: ow.ly/PQ9F50X5FOr
As tensions rise in the south Caribbean, Sarah-Ann Lynch outlines Guyana’s geopolitical importance, and @fmonaldi.bsky.social of the @bakerinstitute.bsky.social analyzes the region’s energy sector.
Listen: ow.ly/PQ9F50X5FOr
🇲🇽 Mexico's President Sheinbaum marked 1 year in office on Oct. 1 with approval levels that would make almost any head of state jealous. But on issues like corruption and crime, Mexicans are less enthusiastic.
📊Check out our approval tracker for more: ow.ly/xaWe50X598Q
📊Check out our approval tracker for more: ow.ly/xaWe50X598Q
October 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM
🇲🇽 Mexico's President Sheinbaum marked 1 year in office on Oct. 1 with approval levels that would make almost any head of state jealous. But on issues like corruption and crime, Mexicans are less enthusiastic.
📊Check out our approval tracker for more: ow.ly/xaWe50X598Q
📊Check out our approval tracker for more: ow.ly/xaWe50X598Q
It was a pleasure for Council of the Americas to host Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico Juan Ramón de la Fuente in New York on September 26 for a private roundtable with corporate members.
September 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM
It was a pleasure for Council of the Americas to host Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico Juan Ramón de la Fuente in New York on September 26 for a private roundtable with corporate members.
On September 25, AS/COA hosted Pedro Sánchez, president of the government of Spain, for his third visit to our New York headquarters for a private event. Sánchez detailed the importance of European-Latin American relations. He also spoke about his efforts on housing, security, and electricity.
September 25, 2025 at 9:20 PM
On September 25, AS/COA hosted Pedro Sánchez, president of the government of Spain, for his third visit to our New York headquarters for a private event. Sánchez detailed the importance of European-Latin American relations. He also spoke about his efforts on housing, security, and electricity.
On September 25, AS/COA held a private breakfast with Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo. The president spoke about his plan to foster economic growth, improve the country’s health system, and make regulatory processes more efficient through digitalization and bureaucratic reforms.
September 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM
On September 25, AS/COA held a private breakfast with Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo. The president spoke about his plan to foster economic growth, improve the country’s health system, and make regulatory processes more efficient through digitalization and bureaucratic reforms.
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte returned to AS/COA for a private dinner with members on September 24 while in New York for UNGA.
Boluarte spoke about developing Peru’s education and health systems, as well as opportunities for the private sector.
Boluarte spoke about developing Peru’s education and health systems, as well as opportunities for the private sector.
September 25, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte returned to AS/COA for a private dinner with members on September 24 while in New York for UNGA.
Boluarte spoke about developing Peru’s education and health systems, as well as opportunities for the private sector.
Boluarte spoke about developing Peru’s education and health systems, as well as opportunities for the private sector.
On September 24, AS/COA hosted a private event for three high-level government officials from El Salvador: Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexandra Hill Tinoco, Minister of Economy Maria Luisa Hayem and Senior Advisor to the President Sara Hanna.
September 24, 2025 at 10:25 PM
On September 24, AS/COA hosted a private event for three high-level government officials from El Salvador: Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexandra Hill Tinoco, Minister of Economy Maria Luisa Hayem and Senior Advisor to the President Sara Hanna.
We are tracking Latin America at the 80th UN General Assembly.
From maiden speeches to a surprise encounter between Trump and Lula, see what’s gone down so far in New York: www.as-coa.org/articles/tra...
From maiden speeches to a surprise encounter between Trump and Lula, see what’s gone down so far in New York: www.as-coa.org/articles/tra...
Tracking Latin America at the 80th UN General Assembly
As the international body hits a milestone, what are hemispheric heads of state saying about shifting global dynamics?
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September 23, 2025 at 11:07 PM
We are tracking Latin America at the 80th UN General Assembly.
From maiden speeches to a surprise encounter between Trump and Lula, see what’s gone down so far in New York: www.as-coa.org/articles/tra...
From maiden speeches to a surprise encounter between Trump and Lula, see what’s gone down so far in New York: www.as-coa.org/articles/tra...
On September 23, AS/COA hosted Dominican President Luis Abinader on the sidelines of UNGA for a private event with members. Abinader highlighted investment opportunities in his country, spoke on AI and the digital transformation, and outlined his plans as host of this year’s Summit of the Americas.
September 23, 2025 at 9:57 PM
On September 23, AS/COA hosted Dominican President Luis Abinader on the sidelines of UNGA for a private event with members. Abinader highlighted investment opportunities in his country, spoke on AI and the digital transformation, and outlined his plans as host of this year’s Summit of the Americas.
On September 22, AS/COA held a dinner with Uruguay’s President Yamandú Orsi during his first visit to New York to address UNGA.
Orsi, who was accompanied by three ministers, spoke about regional relations, fiscal stability, and growing sectors like data centers and AI.
Orsi, who was accompanied by three ministers, spoke about regional relations, fiscal stability, and growing sectors like data centers and AI.
September 23, 2025 at 2:11 PM
On September 22, AS/COA held a dinner with Uruguay’s President Yamandú Orsi during his first visit to New York to address UNGA.
Orsi, who was accompanied by three ministers, spoke about regional relations, fiscal stability, and growing sectors like data centers and AI.
Orsi, who was accompanied by three ministers, spoke about regional relations, fiscal stability, and growing sectors like data centers and AI.
AS/COA hosted President of Suriname Jennifer Geerlings-Simons on September 22 for her first visit to our New York headquarters. Geerlings-Simons spoke about developing the country’s oil and gas industry, advocating for Amazon conservation, and promoting public-private partnerships.
September 22, 2025 at 8:24 PM
AS/COA hosted President of Suriname Jennifer Geerlings-Simons on September 22 for her first visit to our New York headquarters. Geerlings-Simons spoke about developing the country’s oil and gas industry, advocating for Amazon conservation, and promoting public-private partnerships.