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Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

New Atlanticist Nov 6, 2025

The expert conversation: What’s Trump’s endgame in Venezuela?

By Matthew Kroenig, Jason Marczak

We spoke to Matthew Kroenig and Jason Marczak to shed light on the US campaign of attacks on alleged drug boats and lay out what’s next.
Conflict Human Rights
Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

New Atlanticist Oct 31, 2025

How long can Sheinbaum keep her first-year momentum going in Mexico?

By María Fernanda Bozmoski, Valeria Villarreal

One year in, the Mexican president has made clear that she will not be defined by the legacy of her immediate predecessor or the actions of the US president.
Latin America Mexico
Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Fast Thinking Oct 27, 2025

Milei just got a midterm boost. What’s next for Argentina?

By Atlantic Council

The party of Argentine President Javier Milei grew its share of seats in Congress in Sunday’s midterm elections.
Argentina 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

Once a thriving democracy, Venezuela has fallen into a years-long crisis with regional and global implications. AALAC promotes a peaceful, democratic solution by engaging stakeholders and shaping incentives to move forward a democratic opening while also advancing US economic, security, and geopolitical interests.

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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.

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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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Mar 3, 2022

Admiral Craig Faller Joins the Atlantic Council as a Distinguished Fellow at Critical Global Security Moment

Former Commander of US Southern Command to bring deep geopolitical, defense, and security cooperation experience to the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center and Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Latin America National Security

Infographic

Mar 3, 2022

What to expect from Mexico’s energy reform bill

Mexico's Congress is currently debating a proposed amendment to the constitution to allow the state to increase control over the country’s energy market. What can we expect from this energy reform bill?

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

Report

Mar 1, 2022

Financial de-risking in the Caribbean: The US implications and what needs to be done

By Jason Marczak, Wazim Mowla

This report identifies how the withdrawal of correspondent banking relations, otherwise known as de-risking, affects Caribbean economies, people, and US-Caribbean relations.

Americas Caribbean

Aviso LatAm: COVID-19

Feb 25, 2022

Aviso LatAm: COVID-19 February 25, 2022

PAHO is on track to procure 200 million vaccines for the region

Coronavirus Latin America

Report

Feb 23, 2022

US-China vaccine diplomacy: Lessons from Latin America and the Caribbean

By María Eugenia Brizuela de Ávila, Bosco Marti, Riyad Insanally and Claudia Trevisan

The implications of diverging COVID-19 responses, notably at the onset of the pandemic’s rise in the region, will reverberate beyond the health sector. What might the differing US and China pandemic approaches portend for future influence in the region? 

Caribbean China

Aviso LatAm: COVID-19

Feb 12, 2022

Aviso LatAm: COVID-19 February 12, 2022

PAHO is on track to procure 200 million vaccines for the region

Coronavirus Latin America

Aviso LatAm: COVID-19

Jan 29, 2022

Aviso LatAm: COVID-19 January 29, 2022

About two-thirds of Latin America and the Caribbean's population has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Coronavirus Latin America

Testimony

Jan 19, 2022

Marczak testifies to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on the new Alliance for Democratic Development

By Jason Marczak

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Senior Director Jason Marczak testifies to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs regarding the new Alliance for Democratic Development.

Caribbean Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 18, 2022

Wazim Mowla and Pepe Zhang in the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs: Latin America and the Caribbean’s Asymmetrical Engagement with China during the COVID-19 Pandemic

On January 18, 2022, Wazim Mowla and Pepe Zhang co-authored an article in the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs, "Latin America and the Caribbean's Asymmetrical Engagement with China during the COVID-19 Pandemic."

Caribbean Civil Society

Aviso LatAm: COVID-19

Jan 15, 2022

Aviso LatAm: COVID-19 January 15, 2022

Over 60 percent of Latin America and the Caribbean has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Coronavirus
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