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Geopolitical and Security Developments in the Americas: What They Mean for Business

New Atlanticist
Aug 29, 2025

Why are US warships heading toward Venezuela?

By
Atlantic Council experts

Three Aegis guided-missile destroyers and several other US warships are headed to the waters near Venezuela. Two Atlantic Council experts explain why and what to expect next.

Latin America
Politics & Diplomacy

Geopolitical and Security Developments in the Americas: What They Mean for Business

New Atlanticist
Aug 15, 2025

A milestone on Argentina’s long road to recovery

By
Jason Marczak, Ignacio Albe

The International Monetary Fund recently completed the first review of Argentina’s Extended Fund Facility signed in April. The result was positive, reflecting the country’s larger economic trajectory under President Javier Milei.

Argentina
Economy & Business

Geopolitical and Security Developments in the Americas: What They Mean for Business

New Atlanticist
Aug 7, 2025

Five charts that show how criminal organizations in Colombia work—and grow

By
Aaron Kolleda and Isabel Chiriboga

Our experts break down the numbers that show the reach, power, and influence of drug cartels and other transnational criminal organizations.

Americas
Colombia

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The Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center broadens understanding of regional transformations and delivers constructive, results-oriented solutions to inform how the public and private sectors can advance hemispheric prosperity.

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Event Recap

Oct 17, 2017

Geopolitical and Security Developments in the Americas: What They Mean for Business

By Jesus Sanchez

On Tuesday, October 17, the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center and Baker McKenzie jointly hosted a discussion on the implications for businesses of the latest geopolitical and security developments in the Americas. The conversation, moderated by Deputy Director of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Andrea Murta, occurred amid the latest round of […]

Venezuela

In the News

Oct 16, 2017

Braga Joins i24 to Discuss Mysterious Health Attacks in Cuba

By Roberta Braga

Watch the full discussion here.

Cuba

In the News

Oct 16, 2017

Marczak Quoted in Estadao on the Manipulation of Sunday’s Gubernatorial Elections by the Maduro Regime.

By Jason Marczak

Read the full article here.

Venezuela

Event Recap

Oct 12, 2017

What’s next for the Brazilian Economy? A Conversation with the President of Brazil’s Central Bank

By Global Business & Economics Program

On October 12, the Atlantic Council’s Global Business & Economics Program hosted a private roundtable discussion with H.E. Ilan Goldfajn, President of the Brazilian Central Bank.

Brazil Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 6, 2017

Marczak Quoted in Todo Noticias on Expectations for Argentina in Washington

By Jason Marczak

Read the full article here.

Latin America

Event Recap

Oct 5, 2017

What if NAFTA ended? The imperative of a successful renegotiation

By Diego Marroquin Bitar

Everyone agrees that modernizing the agreement is necessary so that it can better serve the 21st century economy.

Mexico Trade and tariffs

Energy Diplomacy Initiative

Oct 5, 2017

Regional Energy Integration: The Growing Role of LNG in Latin America

By Elise Emil

On Thursday, October 5, 2017 the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center and Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center jointly hosted Mr. Gonzalo Aguirre, Mr. José María Castro, Mr. Giovani Machado, and Ms. Sue Saarnio for a discussion about the changing energy markets in Latin America and the role of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the regional […]

Energy & Environment Latin America

Report

Oct 5, 2017

What if NAFTA Ended? The Imperative of a Successful Renegotiations

By Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

In the midst of NAFTA renegotiations, the United States, Canada, and Mexico are discussing changes that could impact millions of jobs, investments, and North America’s stance in the global stage. As negotiators work at breakneck speed, new Atlantic Council findings show what the United States would lose if NAFTA were not in place.What if NAFTA […]

Mexico Trade and tariffs

New Atlanticist

Sep 13, 2017

NAFTA Negotiations: Why Are They So Controversial?

By Sara Van Velkinburgh

In the midst of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiations in August, US President Donald J. Trump tweeted saying that NAFTA is the “worst trade deal ever made,” and threatened to withdraw the United States from the agreement because Canada and Mexico are being “difficult”. While many have brushed these statements off ahead of […]

Mexico United States and Canada

In the News

Sep 11, 2017

Brummer Joins C-SPAN to Discuss North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela Sanctions

By Chris Brummer

Watch the full discussion here.

Korea Russia
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Enrique Millán-Mejía

Senior Fellow, Economic Development

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Americas Colombia

Staff

Ilona Barrero

Project Assistant

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Colombia English

Fellow

Erin K. McFee

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Latin America National Security

Staff

Camilla Reitherman

Project Assistant

Millennium Leadership Program

Caribbean Civil Society

Advisory Council member

Clifford Sobel

Former United States Ambassador to Brazil

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Brazil Economy & Business

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Henrique Arevalo Poincot

Visiting Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Elections Latin America
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