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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!
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.
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...
🇲🇽 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.
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.
On September 22, AS/COA was proud to host Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino for a private breakfast with members. Mulino spoke about his efforts to improve the country’s fiscal situation and strengthen the conditions for investment.
September 22, 2025 at 5:10 PM
On September 22, AS/COA was proud to host Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino for a private breakfast with members. Mulino spoke about his efforts to improve the country’s fiscal situation and strengthen the conditions for investment.
AS/COA is pleased to announce that Amb. Kevin K. Sullivan will take the helm as the vice president of its Washington office.
Sullivan brings a deep knowledge of DC and his longstanding relationships to AS/COA.
Welcome, Amb. Sullivan!
Learn more: www.as-coa.org/articles/asc...
Sullivan brings a deep knowledge of DC and his longstanding relationships to AS/COA.
Welcome, Amb. Sullivan!
Learn more: www.as-coa.org/articles/asc...
September 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
AS/COA is pleased to announce that Amb. Kevin K. Sullivan will take the helm as the vice president of its Washington office.
Sullivan brings a deep knowledge of DC and his longstanding relationships to AS/COA.
Welcome, Amb. Sullivan!
Learn more: www.as-coa.org/articles/asc...
Sullivan brings a deep knowledge of DC and his longstanding relationships to AS/COA.
Welcome, Amb. Sullivan!
Learn more: www.as-coa.org/articles/asc...
After holding power in Bolivia for nearly two decades, the MAS party experienced an electoral collapse.
Its candidate placed sixth in the presidential contest as former leader Evo Morales encouraged his supporters to nullify their ballots.
Learn more: www.as-coa.org/articles/thr...
Its candidate placed sixth in the presidential contest as former leader Evo Morales encouraged his supporters to nullify their ballots.
Learn more: www.as-coa.org/articles/thr...
August 20, 2025 at 2:56 PM
After holding power in Bolivia for nearly two decades, the MAS party experienced an electoral collapse.
Its candidate placed sixth in the presidential contest as former leader Evo Morales encouraged his supporters to nullify their ballots.
Learn more: www.as-coa.org/articles/thr...
Its candidate placed sixth in the presidential contest as former leader Evo Morales encouraged his supporters to nullify their ballots.
Learn more: www.as-coa.org/articles/thr...
El Presidente Javier Milei dará las palabras de clausura en nuestra 2025 Latin American Cities Conferences en Buenos Aires. #CouncilARG 🇦🇷
El 21 de agosto, escuche a Milei y otros líderes de los sectores público y privado en persona o virtualmente: as-coa.org/Argentina2025
El 21 de agosto, escuche a Milei y otros líderes de los sectores público y privado en persona o virtualmente: as-coa.org/Argentina2025
August 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
El Presidente Javier Milei dará las palabras de clausura en nuestra 2025 Latin American Cities Conferences en Buenos Aires. #CouncilARG 🇦🇷
El 21 de agosto, escuche a Milei y otros líderes de los sectores público y privado en persona o virtualmente: as-coa.org/Argentina2025
El 21 de agosto, escuche a Milei y otros líderes de los sectores público y privado en persona o virtualmente: as-coa.org/Argentina2025
Compareça a nossa conferência #CouncilBR, dia 26 de agosto, em pareceria com a FIESP em São Paulo. 🇧🇷
Mais informações: as-coa.org/Brazil2025
Mais informações: as-coa.org/Brazil2025
August 6, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Compareça a nossa conferência #CouncilBR, dia 26 de agosto, em pareceria com a FIESP em São Paulo. 🇧🇷
Mais informações: as-coa.org/Brazil2025
Mais informações: as-coa.org/Brazil2025
El 21 de agosto llevaremos a cabo nuestra 2025 Latin American Cities Conferences: Buenos Aires. #CouncilARG 🇦🇷
Regístrese aquí: as-coa.org/argentina2025
Regístrese aquí: as-coa.org/argentina2025
August 4, 2025 at 8:10 PM
El 21 de agosto llevaremos a cabo nuestra 2025 Latin American Cities Conferences: Buenos Aires. #CouncilARG 🇦🇷
Regístrese aquí: as-coa.org/argentina2025
Regístrese aquí: as-coa.org/argentina2025
For the first time, Argentina’s iconic comic strip character Mafalda is available in English. Book 1 is out, published by
@archipelagobooks.bsky.social.
Translator @terribleman.com joins #LatAmFocus to talk about Mafalda's timeless reflections on global issues and more: www.as-coa.org/mafalda
@archipelagobooks.bsky.social.
Translator @terribleman.com joins #LatAmFocus to talk about Mafalda's timeless reflections on global issues and more: www.as-coa.org/mafalda
July 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
For the first time, Argentina’s iconic comic strip character Mafalda is available in English. Book 1 is out, published by
@archipelagobooks.bsky.social.
Translator @terribleman.com joins #LatAmFocus to talk about Mafalda's timeless reflections on global issues and more: www.as-coa.org/mafalda
@archipelagobooks.bsky.social.
Translator @terribleman.com joins #LatAmFocus to talk about Mafalda's timeless reflections on global issues and more: www.as-coa.org/mafalda
For 60 years, Americas Society has explored Latin America’s art, music, and current affairs from our headquarters at 680 Park Avenue in New York.
Join our community today: as-coa.org/membership
Join our community today: as-coa.org/membership
July 1, 2025 at 3:23 PM
For 60 years, Americas Society has explored Latin America’s art, music, and current affairs from our headquarters at 680 Park Avenue in New York.
Join our community today: as-coa.org/membership
Join our community today: as-coa.org/membership
On June 10, Americas Society was honored to award its Gold Medal to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, Carlos Rodríguez-Pastor of Intercorp Peru Ltd., and David Vélez of Nubank for their outstanding impact on Latin America.
Learn more: www.as-coa.org/articles/hon...
Learn more: www.as-coa.org/articles/hon...
June 12, 2025 at 8:20 PM
On June 10, Americas Society was honored to award its Gold Medal to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, Carlos Rodríguez-Pastor of Intercorp Peru Ltd., and David Vélez of Nubank for their outstanding impact on Latin America.
Learn more: www.as-coa.org/articles/hon...
Learn more: www.as-coa.org/articles/hon...
New speaker added! NYT's @stephanienolen.bsky.social will join Alessandra Sampaio @andrew.intercept.com.br @carinzissis.bsky.social for a book talk on "How to Save the Amazon" by Dom Phillips and collaborators.
🗓️June 12 at 6pm, reception to follow.
📍1615 L St, NW, DC
Register: www.as-coa.org/amazon
🗓️June 12 at 6pm, reception to follow.
📍1615 L St, NW, DC
Register: www.as-coa.org/amazon
June 5, 2025 at 8:28 PM
New speaker added! NYT's @stephanienolen.bsky.social will join Alessandra Sampaio @andrew.intercept.com.br @carinzissis.bsky.social for a book talk on "How to Save the Amazon" by Dom Phillips and collaborators.
🗓️June 12 at 6pm, reception to follow.
📍1615 L St, NW, DC
Register: www.as-coa.org/amazon
🗓️June 12 at 6pm, reception to follow.
📍1615 L St, NW, DC
Register: www.as-coa.org/amazon
ON VIEW 🎨 Fanny Sanín: Geometric Equations
Starting June 4, Americas Society presents the first institutional survey presentation of the Colombian artist in New York.
📍 Visit the exhibition at 680 Park: www.as-coa.org/exhibitions/...
Starting June 4, Americas Society presents the first institutional survey presentation of the Colombian artist in New York.
📍 Visit the exhibition at 680 Park: www.as-coa.org/exhibitions/...
June 4, 2025 at 6:56 PM
ON VIEW 🎨 Fanny Sanín: Geometric Equations
Starting June 4, Americas Society presents the first institutional survey presentation of the Colombian artist in New York.
📍 Visit the exhibition at 680 Park: www.as-coa.org/exhibitions/...
Starting June 4, Americas Society presents the first institutional survey presentation of the Colombian artist in New York.
📍 Visit the exhibition at 680 Park: www.as-coa.org/exhibitions/...
On June 3, COA welcomed Ana Toni, executive director of COP30, for a private discussion on the upcoming summit in Belém, Brazil.
In a conversation moderated by AS/COA's Brian Winter, Toni highlighted priorities in the coordination and logistics needed to pull off this landmark event.
In a conversation moderated by AS/COA's Brian Winter, Toni highlighted priorities in the coordination and logistics needed to pull off this landmark event.
June 4, 2025 at 6:53 PM
On June 3, COA welcomed Ana Toni, executive director of COP30, for a private discussion on the upcoming summit in Belém, Brazil.
In a conversation moderated by AS/COA's Brian Winter, Toni highlighted priorities in the coordination and logistics needed to pull off this landmark event.
In a conversation moderated by AS/COA's Brian Winter, Toni highlighted priorities in the coordination and logistics needed to pull off this landmark event.
NEW AQ: Inside Bernardo Arévalo’s Guatemala
The latest issue of Americas Quarterly examines the reforms underway in Central America’s most populous nation and largest economy—and the critical challenges that remain.
Learn more: www.americasquarterly.org/issue/guatem...
The latest issue of Americas Quarterly examines the reforms underway in Central America’s most populous nation and largest economy—and the critical challenges that remain.
Learn more: www.americasquarterly.org/issue/guatem...
April 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM
NEW AQ: Inside Bernardo Arévalo’s Guatemala
The latest issue of Americas Quarterly examines the reforms underway in Central America’s most populous nation and largest economy—and the critical challenges that remain.
Learn more: www.americasquarterly.org/issue/guatem...
The latest issue of Americas Quarterly examines the reforms underway in Central America’s most populous nation and largest economy—and the critical challenges that remain.
Learn more: www.americasquarterly.org/issue/guatem...