Donovan quoted in Bloomberg on the US use of sanctions against Mexican banks

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
Donovan quoted in Bloomberg on the US use of sanctions against Mexican banks

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
Donovan quoted in Bloomberg on the US use of sanctions against Mexican banks

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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In the News

Jul 10, 2025

Donovan quoted in Bloomberg on the US use of sanctions against Mexican banks

Read the full article here.

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

Issue Brief

Jul 10, 2025

Two US policy options for Venezuela: Shaping reform vs. ‘maximum pressure’ toward regime collapse

By Venezuela Solutions Group

The White House faces a choice: Should it use sanctions leverage to try to extract concessions from Nicolas Maduro on energy security, migration, and democratic reforms? Or should it bet on a return to “maximum pressure" in the hopes of precipitating a transition in Caracas?

Democratic Transitions Economic Sanctions

New Atlanticist

Jul 8, 2025

What really came out of this year’s BRICS summit?

By Valentina Sader, Ignacio Albe

Russia’s and China’s presidents were absent. But there were nonetheless several notable outcomes from the recent BRICS summit in Brazil.

Brazil China

Econographics

Jul 7, 2025

Building BRICS

By Bart Piasecki

Fifteen years after its founding, BRICS has evolved into a formidable counterweight to Western dominance in global economic governance. Yet despite its growing influence, the bloc’s ability to translate bold rhetoric into concrete results remains uncertain.

Brazil China
Photo of the flags of Mexico, Canada, and the United States by mstahlphoto from Getty Images Signature

Infographic

Jul 1, 2025

Americas economies in depth: Five years into the USMCA, US trade shifts closer to home

By the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

With the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) marking its five-year anniversary, has the agreement made US trade more secure? This infographic breaks down how US trade patterns have evolved under the agreement—highlighting where progress has been made, which sectors are driving change, and what’s at stake ahead of the 2026 scheduled review.

Americas Economy & Business

Fast Thinking

Jul 1, 2025

What to expect as Trump’s tariff deadline looms

By Atlantic Council

What will the Trump administration do when the ninety-day pause on its “reciprocal” tariffs expires on July 9?

China European Union

In the News

Jul 1, 2025

CBDC Tracker cited in Bank of Colombia’s CBDC report

Read the full report here

Colombia Digital Currencies

UkraineAlert

Jun 26, 2025

Putin cannot attend BRICS summit in Brazil as he fears arrest for war crimes

By Peter Dickinson

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend next week’s annual BRICS summit in Brazil as he fears possible arrest for war crimes committed during the invasion of Ukraine, writes Peter Dickinson.

Brazil Conflict

In the News

Jun 23, 2025

Lipsky interviewed on CBC on Trump’s missed G7 meetings

Watch the interview here.

Economy & Business France

EnergySource

Jun 17, 2025

The energy system is more complex than ever: Navigating AI, competitiveness, and growth

By Elena Benaim, Paddy Ryan

The Atlantic Council’s flagship Global Energy Forum opened today in Washington, DC, bringing together top energy and policy leaders at a critical moment for global energy strategy. These experts and policymakers weighed in on the increasingly complex landscape of energy policies amid intense competition to win the artificial intelligence (AI) race, rising geopolitical tensions, and divergent national priorities.

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Staff

Enrique Millán-Mejía

Senior Fellow, Economic Development

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Americas Colombia

Fellow

Erin K. McFee

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Latin America National Security

Advisory Council member

Clifford Sobel

Former United States Ambassador to Brazil

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Brazil Economy & Business

Fellow

Henrique Arevalo Poincot

Visiting Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Elections Latin America

Fellow

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
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Events

Online Event Thu, July 31, 2025 • 2:00 pm ET

Overlooked economic trends that could transform Latin America and the Caribbean
Americas Economy & Business International Markets Latin America
Public Event Thu, August 7, 2025 • 11:00 am ET

Why deepening investment ties with Guatemala can advance US economic security
Americas Economy & Business Latin America Northern Triangle