The growing Russian challenge and what should be done about it

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

The growing Russian challenge and what should be done about it

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

The growing Russian challenge and what should be done about it

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

Programs

The Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center expands awareness of the new Latin America across diverse communities of influence by positioning the region as a core partner in the transatlantic community.

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Content

New Atlanticist

May 3, 2019

The growing Russian challenge and what should be done about it

By Ashish Kumar Sen

All around the world, Russia is increasingly asserting itself, propping up dictators, and, in some instances, posing a direct challenge to US interests.

Libya Syria

New Atlanticist

Apr 30, 2019

Juan Guaidó’s Operation Freedom gives Venezuela a shot at democracy

By Jason Marczak

These developments mark the best chance yet for Venezuelans to begin the next wave of reclaiming democracy and ending years of suffering.

Venezuela

In the News

Apr 27, 2019

Sultoon in Las Vegas Sun: Trump Pursuing The Right Goals In Cuba, But In The Wrong Way

By Samantha Sultoon

Read the full article here

Cuba

Event Recap

Apr 26, 2019

Venezuela after Maduro: A vision for the country’s future

By Angela Chavez

On Thursday, April 25, the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center hosted the US Special Representative for Venezuela Elliot Abrams to discuss what an inclusive democratic transition in Venezuela looks like. The event convened key figures representing both the Venezuelan opposition and the dissident Chavismo, who are committed to bringing about a return to […]

English Latin America

In the News

Apr 26, 2019

Wayne in Dallas News: Tariffs won’t solve U.S.-Mexico Drug Crime — We Must Work Together

By Earl Anthony Wayne

Read the full article here

Mexico

New Atlanticist

Apr 25, 2019

US envoy sees a role for Chavismo in a democratic Venezuela

By David A. Wemer

"The time to join a free debate about the future is now, and it must include young Chavistas before this regime tries to silence them as well," Elliot Abrams said.

Democratic Transitions Venezuela
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Program Impact Story

Apr 25, 2019

Venezuela after Maduro: A Vision for the country’s future

By Atlantic Council

On April 25, the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center hosted a discussion that laid out a vision for what the future of Venezuela could look like after democracy is restored. US Special Representative for Venezuela Elliott Abrams provided a policy address calling for inclusion to accelerate Venezuela’s democratization process, noting that dissident Chavismo […]

Democratic Transitions Latin America

New Atlanticist

Apr 25, 2019

Spotlight: Next steps with Venezuela

By Samantha Sultoon

The Trump administration is nearing the limits of what it can achieve in Venezuela through sanctions alone and a reconsideration of the current strategy is warranted.

Economic Sanctions Venezuela

Report

Apr 11, 2019

Spotlight: Five key economic avenues for strengthening US-Brazil trade and FDI

By Daniel Marteleto Godinho, Abrão Neto

In what five key ways can the United States and Brazil work more effectively together to strengthen bilateral trade and foreign direct investment?

Brazil Economy & Business

Colombia Peace and Prosperity Task Force

Apr 9, 2019

US-Colombia Task Force – Phase 2

Today, the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center launches phase two of its US-Colombia Task Force chaired by US Senators Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Ben Cardin (D-MD). The bi-national group will help guide President Duque, President Trump, the US Congress, and both countries’ private sectors, as Colombia transitions into a more peaceful and prosperous democracy.

Colombia Economy & Business
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Yarely Madrid

Nonresident Journalist Fellow

Global China Hub

China Latin America

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Melanie Hart

Senior Director, Global China Hub

Global China Hub

China Chinese

Fellow

Thayz Guimarães

Nonresident Journalist Fellow

Global China Hub

Americas Brazil

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Santiago Villa

Nonresident Journalist Fellow

Global China Hub

Africa China

Fellow

Ethel Rudnitzki

Nonresident Journalist Fellow

Global China Hub

Brazil China

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María Celeste Maradiaga

Nonresident Journalist Fellow

Global China Hub

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Online Event Fri, June 20, 2025 • 10:30 am ET

Addressing China’s growing influence in Colombia
Colombia Economy & Business Geopolitics & Energy Security Latin America
Public Event Tue, June 24, 2025 • 3:00 pm ET

2025 Freedom and Prosperity Indexes launch
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