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Spotlight

Dec 20, 2024

Latin America and the Caribbean in 2025: Ten predictions to shape the year ahead

By Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

As we look to 2025, what will define the future of Latin America and the Caribbean? How will the region navigate the changing global economy and the challenges posed by climate change, migration and security? With new leadership in the US, how will Washington engage with the region moving forward? Join in and be a part of our ten-question poll on the future of LAC.

Brazil Caribbean

New Atlanticist

Dec 6, 2024

Four questions (and expert answers) about the EU-Mercosur trade deal

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts share their perspectives on the landmark trade deal between the European Union and the South American economic bloc.

Brazil European Union

In the News

Dec 6, 2024

Dollar Dominance Monitor cited by Reuters on the BRICS-led effort to reduce reliance on the dollar

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G20 Summit in Rio

Econographics

Nov 27, 2024

Divided COP29 and G20 Summits: A taste of things to come

By Hung Tran

President-Elect Trump's "America First" approach is already raising concerns at the G20 and COP29.

Brazil Climate Change & Climate Action

In the News

Nov 21, 2024

Kumar quoted by DevEx on US elections and the G20 Summit

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Brazil Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Nov 19, 2024

How Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina approached this year’s G20

By Ignacio Albe

Disparate national priorities among Latin America’s three G20 members threaten to stand in the way of a common agenda.

Brazil Climate Change & Climate Action

EnergySource

Nov 19, 2024

Brazilian, US public-private partnerships key to regional energy security

By Bailee Mathews

On the sidelines of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center hosted an event focused on strengthening collaboration on energy security between the US and Brazil. Brazil and the US are natural partners when it comes to navigating the energy transition with many opportunities for partnership.

Brazil Energy & Environment

In the News

Nov 15, 2024

Avoiding Entanglement: G20 Responses in a Taiwan Crisis report cited by the Wall Street Journal on how China would respond to trade restrictions from the West

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Brazil China

New Atlanticist

Nov 15, 2024

Biden’s first presidential visit to South America comes too late and with China gaining momentum

By Jason Marczak

To compete with Beijing in the Western Hemisphere, Washington should follow a four-part plan to prioritize, invest, message, and align.

Brazil China

Report

Nov 12, 2024

Avoiding entanglement: G20 responses in a Taiwan crisis

By Matthew Mingey, Laura Gormley, and Logan Wright

This report identifies China’s likely goals for interactions with G20 nations under a Taiwan contingency, as well as each case country’s respective economic and policy reactions.

Brazil China

Experts