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Issue Brief Aug 20, 2026

A Colombia-Venezuela agenda for recovery, security, and economic growth

By the US-Colombia Strategic Alignment Coalition

The recent earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia have created urgent humanitarian needs that will require sustained international support. As recovery advances, the US-Colombia Strategic Alignment Coalition outlines how both countries, with US support, can build a cooperation agenda.
Colombia Economy & Business
Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Dispatches Aug 12, 2026

A deadly earthquake gives Colombia’s new president his first test

By Jason Marczak

After the earthquake, de la Espriella must demonstrate firm leadership and his commitment to making the state work in the regions.
Colombia Elections
Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Dispatches Aug 7, 2026

Abelardo de la Espriella takes office in Colombia with a head start in Washington

By Jason Marczak

The new Colombian president and his US counterpart should seize the opportunity to reset the long-term bilateral relationship.
Colombia Economy & Business

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Geographic priorities

Argentina

Argentina plays a key role in the economic landscape of the Americas, with strong potential for deeper integration with the United States. AALAC promotes policies that support Argentina’s fiscal resilience and strengthen bilateral economic cooperation.

Brazil

As Latin America’s largest economy, Brazil is central to regional economic stability and geopolitics. AALAC advances a forward-looking US-Brazil agenda by fostering strategic dialogue and promoting sustainable, innovation-driven cooperation across trade, energy, and agriculture.

Caribbean

The Caribbean is among the world’s most vulnerable regions, exposed to climate-induced disasters, economic shocks, and shifting geopolitical dynamics. The Caribbean Initiative raises awareness about regional priorities and deepens US and global engagement across issues such as energy security, financial inclusion, and economic competitiveness.

Central America

A secure and prosperous Central America is vital to US national and economic interests. AALAC advances strategic engagement that strengthens supply chains, attracts investment, and supports democratic governance as pillars for long-term regional prosperity.

Colombia

Colombia and the United States share a longstanding partnership rooted in security, development, and commercial ties. AALAC advances understanding of issues critical to US interests and works to ensure that Colombia can serve as a vital US ally in South America for decades to come.

Mexico

As the United States’ top trading partner, Mexico plays a notable role in advancing investment and cross-border commerce. AALAC supports engagement to strengthen commercial ties, address shared security challenges, and align opportunities to incentivize productive investment.

Venezuela

Following the US removal of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela stands at a pivotal moment after years of economic mismanagement, cronyism, and democratic erosion. AALAC is seizing this moment to usher in a Venezuela where people overcome economic paralysis, live without fear of the state, and freely choose their leaders.

THEMATIC AREAS IN FOCUS

China-Latin America

China is a growing trade partner and source of financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. AALAC, alongside the Global China Hub, provides nuanced, up-to-date understanding of the trajectory and risks of an evolving relationship with China.

Economic development in Latin America and the Caribbean

Latin America is a key market for US goods and investment. The Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center works to deepen commercial ties, increase investment, and support economic security by highlighting the importance of the region’s economies in a rapidly changing global landscape.

Technology and digital security in Latin America and the Caribbean

As digital security threats grow—and as Latin America and the Caribbean’s tech and telecommunications sectors drive more innovation and investment—the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center, alongside the Atlantic Council Technology Programs, strengthens regional resilience and spotlights the region’s potential to build a more secure digital future.

Security and transnational criminal organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean

Transnational criminal organizations, which rake in billions in revenue annually, pose severe threats to economic and democratic stability. The Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center analyzes the growth of these security threats through cutting-edge analysis and comprehensive policy frameworks designed to undercut the sophisticated business operations of these groups.

Experts of the Americas Series

Our Experts of the Americas video series brings together thought leaders from countries and industries across the region for in-depth conversations on the most pressing issues. Stay tuned for the next episode!

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In the News

Jul 23, 2014

Miami Herald on Trans-Pacific Partnership

By Atlantic Council

The Miami Herald  cites a new Atlantic Council report, Bridging the Pacific: The Americas’ New Economic Frontier?

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Global Trade And The Americas

Jul 23, 2014

Bridging the Pacific: The Americas’ New Economic Frontier?

By Atlantic Council

Watch the July 23, 2014 report launch featuring Acting Deputy US Trade Representative Wendy Cutler, TPP Caucus Co-chairs Congressmen Charles Boustany, Jr. (R-LA) and Gregory Meeks (D-NY), and other experts from the public and private sectors. Bridging the Pacific: The Americas’ New Economic Frontier?, written by Atlantic Council author Peter Rashish, proposes nine concrete steps […]

Americas Australia

Webcasts

Jul 23, 2014

Bridging the Pacific: The Americas’ New Economic Frontier?

Please join us on July 23, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for the launch of a new report on expanding commerce between the United States, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific.

LatAmSource

Jul 21, 2014

Community Colleges for Latin America?

By Gabriel Sanchez Zinny

Since the dawn of the information era, higher education has quickly ceased to be a luxury. In fact, in today’s labor market, it is largely a necessity. Earning a post-secondary degree or other advanced credential has become a de facto prerequisite for 21st century jobs. Forty years ago, only 28 percent of jobs in the American workforce […]

LatAmSource

Jul 18, 2014

Addressing the Root Causes of the Crisis on the Border

By Carlos Guzman

The United Sates is facing one of the greatest, if not the greatest, immigration crisis in the history of its southern border. An astouding 52,000 immigrant children had illegally crossed the US border at the end of May this year coming from countries in Central America, in their great majortity from Honduras, Guatemala and El […]

Event Recap

Jul 18, 2014

PETROCARIBE: The Caribbean’s Gamble with Venezuela

By Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

On July 16, the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center launched its latest report, Uncertain Energy: The Caribbean’s Gamble with Venezuela with a panel discussion at Atlantic Council headquarters in Washington, DC. The report’s author, Arsht Center senior energy fellow David L. Goldwyn, joined experts Jorge Piñón, Director, Latin America and Caribbean Energy Program, Jackson School […]

Webcasts

Jul 16, 2014

Petrocaribe, Central America, and the Caribbean:Who Will Subsidize the Future?

Please join us on July 16 from 8:30 to 10:30 am to launch the Atlantic Council’s new report, Uncertain Energy: The Caribbean’s Gamble with Venezuela, authored by Arsht Center Senior Nonresident Energy Fellow David L. Goldwyn and his associate, Cory R. Gill.

In the News

Jul 16, 2014

Oil & Gas Journal on Petrocaribe Report

By Atlantic Council

Oil and Gas Journal cites a new Atlantic Council report released by the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center: 

Report

Jul 16, 2014

Uncertain Energy: The Caribbean’s Gamble with Venezuela

July 16 – The Obama administration must quickly adopt a range of transformative policies to avoid an energy crisis in the Caribbean and Central America, given the possibility that Venezuela’s financial support for energy imports to the region could erode quickly, according to the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center’s new report titled Uncertain […]

LatAmSource

Jul 7, 2014

Improving the Quality of Latin American Education will Depend on Bringing Innovation into the Sector

By Gabriel Sanchez Zinny

Twenty years ago, universal access to education was the major challenge in Latin American school system, according to Marcelo Cabrol, head of external relations at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), based in Washington, DC. “And it looks like we have done well in that regard, improving access in both primary and secondary education,” he says. Cabrol […]

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