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Latin America’s middle class has doubled, the region has awoken to the fight against corruption, economies have begun to diversify, and democratic institutions have largely taken hold. A key partner for the United States, Europe, and other corners of the globe, Latin America is an influential actor in the new global order and is prepared to address future challenges on a regional and international level.

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What the Lula-Xi partnership means for the world

Dispatches Mar 12, 2026

To succeed, Trump’s Shield of the Americas should focus on institutions as well as cartels

By Henrique Arevalo Poincot

The strongest defense is a hemisphere where institutions are resilient enough to resist and dismantle criminal networks.

Americas Central America

Dispatches Mar 2, 2026

Decapitation strikes are not enough to take on Mexico’s cartels. Here’s what else the US should do.

By Charlotte Bertrand

Strikes on cartels should be combined with greater efforts to disrupt supply and reduce substance use disorder in the United States.

Latin America Mexico

Issue Brief Feb 27, 2026

One month in, can Honduras’ new president put the country on the path to lasting economic gains?

By María Fernanda Bozmoski, Isabella Palacios

President Nasry Asfura’s early reforms have signaled a focus on fiscal austerity and competitiveness, sending positive messages to investors and to President Donald Trump, who backed him during the campaign. Sustaining this momentum will require significant structural reforms.

Americas Central America

Programs

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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Content

New Atlanticist

Apr 14, 2023

What the Lula-Xi partnership means for the world

By Atlantic Council experts

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Chinese leader Xi Jinping just met in Beijing, but it is who else came on the visit that reveals big changes ahead for the two countries and the world.

Brazil China

In the News

Apr 11, 2023

Guevara in El Heraldo de Mexico discussing how countries adjust their security policies as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its second year and the cold war between the US and China intensifies

By Inigo Guevara Moyano

On April 11, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Inigo Guevara wrote an op-ed in El Heraldo De Mexico discussing how countries adjust their security policies as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its second year and the cold war between the US and China intensifies.

China Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Apr 11, 2023

Bayoumi in Foreign Policy discussing the need for a democracy-first approach in Haiti

Imran Bayoumi authors an article for Foreign Policy discussing potential policy solutions to Haiti's ongoing state of unrest.

Caribbean Crisis Management

New Atlanticist

Mar 31, 2023

The US and Argentine presidents left the most important words unsaid

By Isabel Bernhard

Two issues—lithium and China—seem to have been sidestepped when Argentine President Alberto Fernández visited US President Joe Biden in Washington this week, but both are critical to the future of US-Argentina relations.

Americas Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Mar 30, 2023

Experts react: Your guide to the Taiwanese president’s trip to the US and Central America

By Atlantic Council experts

President Tsai Ing-wen's trip comes as US tensions with China are nearing a boiling point, and Taiwan is hustling to hang on to its allies in Latin America.

China East Asia

New Atlanticist

Mar 29, 2023

How can Latin America halt its democratic backsliding? And how can the US help?

By Antonio Garrastazu and Casey Cagley

All aid either hinders or helps democratic development, and donors to Latin America should be intentional about aligning all forms of assistance to make sure they support countries’ democratic development.

Americas Central America

New Atlanticist

Mar 29, 2023

What to expect from the world’s democratic tech alliance as the Summit for Democracy unfolds

By Katherine Golden

Ahead of the Biden administration’s second Summit for Democracy, stakeholders from the Freedom Online Coalition gave a sneak peek at what to expect on the global effort to protect online rights and freedoms.

Cybersecurity Democratic Transitions

New Atlanticist

Mar 29, 2023

What policymakers should know about improving gender equality in Latin America and the Caribbean

By Atlantic Council experts

Narrowing the gender gap is pivotal for charting a more prosperous future for the region. Five experts on the region provide their ideas for doing so.

Americas Caribbean

Report

Mar 21, 2023

An imperative for women’s political leadership: Lessons from Brazil

By Valentina Sader, Isabel Bernhard

Women are essential to democracy, yet face systematic barriers to political entry and impact. Using the case of Brazil, we analyze the state of women’s political participation and of political violence against women. We propose timely, actionable approaches to reduce women’s unique political challenges and to further strengthen democratic health.

Americas Brazil

Report

Mar 20, 2023

Humanitarian aid: Defining new areas of US-LAC collaboration

By Craig Faller and Patrick Paterson

The US humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) system—well practiced and extensively developed—could further serve US and partners’ needs in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and beyond through targeted improvements. Based on our experience as HADR practitioners with operational and academic expertise, we share insights from many years of working with partners in the Americas.

Americas Caribbean

Experts

Staff

Charlotte Bertrand

Project Assistant

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

China Defense Industry

Staff

Lizi Bowen

Former Associate Director, Digital Communications and Community Engagement

Global Energy Center

Latin America Media

Staff

María Fernanda Bozmoski

Director, Impact and Operations and Lead for Central America

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Central America

Advisory Council member

<strong>Henrique Braun</strong>

Member, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Advisory Council

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Brazil Economy & Business

Millennium fellow

Luciano Bueno

Founder and CEO, GALY

Millennium Leadership Program

Economy & Business Latin America

Advisory Council member

Epsy Campbell Barr

Former Vice President, Costa Rica

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Inclusive Growth Women

Events

Online Event Thu, March 26, 2026 • 10:00 am ET

Still watching: How Venezuela deploys surveillance to maintain political control

Democratic Transitions Intelligence Latin America National Security

Flagship Event Tue, April 7, 2026 • 1:00 pm ET

Argentina’s turning point: Accelerating economic takeoff

Argentina Economy & Business Latin America Macroeconomics

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Recent analysis

To succeed, Trump’s Shield of the Americas should focus on institutions as well as cartels

Decapitation strikes are not enough to take on Mexico’s cartels. Here’s what else the US should do.

One month in, can Honduras’ new president put the country on the path to lasting economic gains?

Programs

Content

What the Lula-Xi partnership means for the world

Guevara in El Heraldo de Mexico discussing how countries adjust their security policies as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its second year and the cold war between the US and China intensifies

Bayoumi in Foreign Policy discussing the need for a democracy-first approach in Haiti

The US and Argentine presidents left the most important words unsaid

Experts react: Your guide to the Taiwanese president’s trip to the US and Central America

How can Latin America halt its democratic backsliding? And how can the US help?

What to expect from the world’s democratic tech alliance as the Summit for Democracy unfolds

What policymakers should know about improving gender equality in Latin America and the Caribbean

An imperative for women’s political leadership: Lessons from Brazil

Humanitarian aid: Defining new areas of US-LAC collaboration

Experts

Charlotte Bertrand

Lizi Bowen

María Fernanda Bozmoski

<strong>Henrique Braun</strong>

Luciano Bueno

Epsy Campbell Barr

Events

Still watching: How Venezuela deploys surveillance to maintain political control

Argentina’s turning point: Accelerating economic takeoff

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