Ramsey interviewed on DW’s The Day

New Atlanticist Mar 27, 2025

Peru’s crime wave: A populist opening or a chance for reform?

By Martin Cassinelli

Solving Peru’s security crisis will require institutional reforms that combat political corruption and address the root causes of crime.
Corruption Elections
Ramsey interviewed on DW’s The Day

New Atlanticist Mar 26, 2025

An ‘America first’ approach to Venezuela is taking shape

By Geoff Ramsey

US tariff threats against countries importing Venezuelan oil seem geared toward extracting concessions from strongman leader Nicolás Maduro.
Economy & Business Energy Markets & Governance
Ramsey interviewed on DW’s The Day

New Atlanticist Mar 25, 2025

The US needs to build a new Caribbean policy. Rubio’s trip to the region can be the first step.

By Wazim Mowla

US engagement with the Caribbean should prioritize energy investments and efforts to reduce violent crime in the region.
Caribbean Economy & Business

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Elections in Latin America & the Caribbean

Jul 29, 2024

Ramsey interviewed on DW’s The Day

By Atlantic Council

On July 29, 2024, Senior Fellow Geoff Ramsey of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center was interviewed on DW’s The Day (broadcast on PBS in the United States) about the evolving situation following Venezuela’s presidential election. More about our expert

Americas Democratic Transitions

Elections in Latin America & the Caribbean

Jul 29, 2024

Marczak quoted by AP on Venezuela’s election

By Atlantic Council

On July 29, 2024, Vice President and Senior Director Jason Marczak of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center was quoted by AP about Venezuela’s contested election. More about our expert

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Fast Thinking

Jul 29, 2024

Can Maduro hold onto power?

By Atlantic Council

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has claimed victory despite evidence of fraud and intimidation. What will the opposition and the international community do next?

Democratic Transitions Elections

New Atlanticist

Jul 29, 2024

Experts react: Maduro is clinging to power after a disputed election. What’s next for Venezuela?

By Atlantic Council experts

Venezuela’s National Electoral Council has declared incumbent Nicolás Maduro as the winner of Sunday’s presidential election, in the face of widespread accounts of voter intimidation and other irregularities.

Corruption Elections

Elections in Latin America & the Caribbean

Jul 29, 2024

Ramsey quoted in the Washington Post on Venezuelan election

By Atlantic Council

On July 28, 2024, Senior Fellow Geoff Ramsey of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center was quoted by the Washington Post about Venezuela’s contested election. More about our expert

Americas Democratic Transitions

Elections in Latin America & the Caribbean

Jul 28, 2024

Geoff Ramsey interviewed by BBC News on Venezuela’s election

By Atlantic Council

On July 28, 2024, Senior Fellow Geoff Ramsey of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center was interviewed by BBC News about the Venezuelan presidential election taking place that day. Venezuela is STILL waiting for results in its presidential election. An exit poll predicts an opposition victory but both sides sound confident. "If the ruling socialist […]

Americas Democratic Transitions

Elections in Latin America & the Caribbean

Jul 28, 2024

Ramsey quoted by Bloomberg about Venezuela

By Atlantic Council

On July 28, 2024, Senior Fellow Geoff Ramsey of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center was quoted by Bloomberg about Venezuela’s contested election. More about our expert

Americas Democratic Transitions

Elections in Latin America & the Caribbean

Jul 28, 2024

Ramsey quoted on NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday

By Atlantic Council

On July 28, 2024, Senior Fellow Geoff Ramsey of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center was quoted on NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday about Venezuela’s election. More about our expert

Americas Democratic Transitions

Elections in Latin America & the Caribbean

Jul 26, 2024

Ramsey quoted in Los Angeles Times on Venezuela’s election

By Atlantic Council

On July 26, 2024, Senior Fellow Geoff Ramsey of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center was quoted by the Los Angeles Times about Venezuela’s election. More about our expert

Americas Democratic Transitions

New Atlanticist

Jul 26, 2024

‘We’re back to square one’ in fighting the hunger crisis, warns Cindy McCain

By Katherine Golden

At an Atlantic Council event on Thursday, the World Food Programme executive director warned that the world has lost the progress it has made over the past fifteen years on lowering global hunger levels.

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Jacobo Ramos Folch

Policy Manager, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

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Enrique Millán-Mejía

Senior Fellow, Economic Development

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

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Latin America National Security

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Clifford Sobel

Former United States Ambassador to Brazil

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Brazil Economy & Business
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Overlooked economic trends that could transform Latin America and the Caribbean
Americas Economy & Business International Markets Latin America
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Why deepening investment ties with Guatemala can advance US economic security
Americas Economy & Business Latin America Northern Triangle