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Women’s Leadership in Latin America

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
Women’s Leadership in Latin America

Issue Brief Aug 6, 2025

How the US and Colombia can tackle crime, migration, and fallout from Venezuela’s crisis

By Lucie Kneip, Geoff Ramsey

Despite differences in priorities and political approaches, opportunities exist for the US and Colombia to coordinate policy that promotes stability in Venezuela and the broader region.
Colombia Corruption
Women’s Leadership in Latin America

Infographic Aug 1, 2025

Economic pulse of the Americas: How dependent is Latin America on taxes on international trade?

By Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

This infographic explores the fiscal implications of reducing customs revenues, shows which countries are most dependent on trade taxes, and explores what changes to import volumes and related revenues mean for LAC’s economic future.
Americas Fiscal and Structural Reform

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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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Report

May 31, 2017

Women’s Leadership in Latin America

By Laura Albornoz Pollman

Latin America, with its history of female heads of state, seems to be a rising global leader in terms of notable women in top-level leadership roles. What is the region’s secret sauce? Does this phenomenon translate to the empowerment of women throughout Latin American societies? And are women rising to the top across sectors? Find […]

Latin America Women

In the News

May 26, 2017

Marczak Quoted by CNBC on the Effects of the Venezuelan Crisis on Finance and Country Debt

By Jason Marczak

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Venezuela

In the News

May 23, 2017

Miner in World Politics Review: Why Argentina’s Macri Switched Gears on China, Now His Favorite Business Partner

By Sean Miner

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Latin America

In the News

May 20, 2017

Marczak Quoted by QCostaRica News on the Northern Triangle Task Force

By Jason Marczak

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Latin America

In the News

May 19, 2017

Marczak in the National Review: Now Is the Time for Us to Secure the Peace in Colombia

By Jason Marczak

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Colombia

Trade in Action

May 19, 2017

TRADE in ACTION – May 19, 2017

This week in TradeinAction: On the US side, Robert Lighthizer was sworn in as new USTR, President Trump met with President Santos of Colombia and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

May 18, 2017

Schechter in RealClearWorld: Let’s Celebrate Our Foreign Policy Success in Colombia

By Peter Schechter

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Colombia

In the News

May 17, 2017

Schechter Quoted by Portafolio on President Santos’ visit to Washington

By Peter Schechter

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Colombia

In the News

May 17, 2017

Marczak Quoted by Deutsche Welle on Columbia’s Peace and Venezuela’s Crisis

By Jason Marczak

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Colombia Venezuela

Colombia Peace and Prosperity Task Force

May 17, 2017

A Roadmap for US Engagement with Colombia

By Senator Roy Blunt and Senator Ben Cardin

The Atlantic Council’s Colombia Peace and Prosperity Task Force, co-chaired by Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), has been working for the past year to put forward recommendations for continued US engagement in Colombia. Today, Colombia is a strategic US partner. Its achievements and experience fighting international networks of organized crime have […]

Colombia
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Nathalie Rayes

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Arabic Civil Society

Fellow

Daniel P. Erikson

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Economy & Business International Organizations

Millennium fellow

Luciano Bueno

Founder and CEO, GALY

Millennium Leadership Program

Economy & Business Latin America

Millennium fellow

Federico Hoyos

Executive Director, Fundacion Los 8 Valores

Millennium Leadership Program

Colombia Latin America

Millennium fellow

Julián Colombo 

Senior Director for South America, Bitso

Millennium Leadership Program

Digital Currencies Latin America

Millennium fellow

Cristián Stewart Claro

Executive Director, IdeaPaís

Millennium Leadership Program

Civil Society Education
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