"The question of why [the United States and Brazil], with such different political histories and socioeconomic structures, have of late walked such similar paths has set off vigorous debate," writes @BrazilBrian in his recent op-ed for @nytimes. Read: as-coa.org/articles/brian-wi…

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva went from being the underdog in Brazil’s October 25 presidential runoff to beating right-wing rival Senator Flávio Bolsonaro by 4.5 million votes. @luisaleme looks at key takeaways from the election to understand what’s to come in Lula’s fourth term in office: as-coa.org/articles/how-lula…

This year’s BRAVO Business Awards honorees will share what it takes to lead through crisis and business transformation in exclusive one-on-one fireside chats at the 2026 Council of the Americas Symposium. 📖 A CEO’s Playbook for Leading Through Crisis, with Roberto Alvo, CEO, LATAM Airlines 🤝 Banking Beyond Digital: Innovation, Leadership & the Human Connection, with Tarciana Medeiros, CEO, Banco do Brasil Join 500+ of Latin America’s leading CEOs, investors, business leaders, and policymakers in Miami on November 19 for a full day of conversations with key figures shaping the region’s economy. #BRAVObiz #COASymposium 🔗 Register: as-coa.org/events/2026-coa-s…

On October 21, Council of the Americas convened a dialogue in Mexico City with Mexico’s Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources @aliciabarcena, who discussed the country’s environmental and sustainable development agenda. The program explored how the private sector can partner with the government and contribute investment, innovation, and solutions to further Mexico’s environmental goals. We thank Secretary Bárcena, her team, and our members for a productive exchange. COA looks forward to continuing to strengthen dialogue and collaboration with the Government of Mexico!

Trump has put Latin America front and center in his foreign policy. How is that playing out in congressional races across the United States? AS/COA Online looks at how U.S. actions on trade, immigration, Cuba, and Venezuela are factoring into the midterms. Read: as-coa.org/articles/what-wil…

Three critical topics. One time slot. Which room will you be in? The COA Symposium features concurrent afternoon sessions designed to give attendees strategic deep dives into the topics that are actively shaping the region's business landscape. Join the session most relevant to your organization: 🛡️ Security in the Americas: Challenges and Strategic Responses 📱 The Digital Transformation of the Latin American Consumer 📈 Rebuilding Venezuela: From Multilateral Systems to Organic FDI Spots for these breakout sessions are filling up fast. 🔗 Secure your seat and build your ideal symposium experience: as-coa.org/events/2026-coa-s… #BRAVObiz #COASymposium

In an era of Great Power competition, how can Washington make sense of China's deepening ties in Latin America and the Caribbean? China/LAC expert @LelandLazarus joined AS and YPA in DC on October 21 to delve into the answer and discuss his new book, Dragon in the Americas. The author spoke with AS/COA's @CarinZissis and guests about China’s presence in the region, including its role in critical minerals, the Digital Silk Road, security, and soft power.

Varios expertos analizaron los avances y futuros desafíos del programa de vacunación de México durante una mesa redonda organizada por el Council of the Americas y llevada a cabo en Ciudad de México en la que se habló sobre como consolidar el liderazgo del país en cuanto a inmunización. En la reunión, ocurrida el 20 de octubre con el apoyo de @Pfizer, se concluyo que el éxito del programa de vacunacion dependerá de la implementación de factores como un registro nominal digital que permita conocer coberturas reales, un presupuesto trazable y etiquetado, y la vinculación entre programas sociales y servicios de salud, entre otras cosas. Muchas gracias a los representantes del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, institutos nacionales de salud, organismos internacionales, sociedades médicas, academia, organizaciones de la sociedad civil y el sector privado que participaron en la reunión. as-coa.org/articles/expertos…

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In this week's dispatch, we cover Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau's travel to Paraguay and Argentina, as well as updates from Trump and Sheinbaum on progress towards a U.S.–Mexico USMCA deal. Also in this edition: ➡️ Florida issues arrest warrant for Cuba’s Raúl Castro, while Cuban and U.S. diplomats clash at the UN. ➡️ Milei adds to Latin American endorsements of Florida’s Salazar. ➡️ U.S. companies worry about potential Falklands/Malvinas sanctions. ➡️ New details about the U.S.–Venezuela oil deal come to light. Read: ow.ly/M2Uh50ZZT46

As Washington looks toward the midterm elections, Council of the Americas convened the latest discussion of its Trade Advisory Group series featuring Peter Harrell, visiting scholar at Georgetown Law’s Institute of International Economic Law and former White House senior director for international economics, and Kellie Meiman Hock, senior counselor at McLarty Associates and former USTR director for Brazil and the Southern Cone. Moderated by AS/COA Vice President Amb. Kevin Sullivan, the October 20 conversation explored the medium-term outlook for U.S. trade policy. It also covered the growing role of economic security in new trade agreements, the changing legal landscape for tariffs, and what these shifts mean for regional integration, supply chains, and strategic competition across the Western Hemisphere. Thank you to our speakers and our Trade Advisory Group members for joining us in Washington for this timely exchange on the future of U.S. trade policy in the Americas.

Analizar la inclusión de la vacunación del adulto como prioridad de salud pública en el Plan Nacional de Desarrollo 2026-2030 de Colombia fue el objetivo de una mesa redonda organizada por el Consejo de las Américas y llevada a cabo el 14 de octubre en Bogotá. El foro, que contó con el apoyo de @pfizer, destacó que fortalecer la vacunación del adulto dentro del programa de inmunizaciones contribuiría a reducir hospitalizaciones y favorecería la sostenibilidad financiera del sistema de salud. Muchas gracias a las autoridades, representantes de sociedades científicas, lideres de opinión, asociaciones de pacientes, gremios, y organismos de control que participaron en la reunión. youtube.com/watch?v=6bRVu6rw…

AS/COA was pleased to convene private-sector leaders in Miami for a candid, off-the-record dialogue with Mexican Ambassador to the U.S. @robertolazzeri on October 19. 🇲🇽 🇺🇸 Moderated by Maria Lourdes Teran, vice president and head of AS/COA Miami, the discussion focused on the outlook for the U.S.–Mexico relationship and opportunities to deepen economic cooperation, strengthen North American competitiveness, and advance shared priorities for growth and investment. We thank Ambassador Lazzeri and our members for a substantive exchange and look forward to continuing our collaboration with the ambassador and the Mexican government to foster dialogue and strengthen the U.S.–Mexico partnership.

A renewed effort by the U.S. to engage other countries in the region and the OAS "is useful" to confront Nicaraguan leaders, said AS/COA's Kevin Sullivan to @meyermc on the Latin America Today podcast where the two discussed Nicaragua's human right crisis. Listen: as-coa.org/articles/kevin-su…