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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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New Atlanticist

Sep 5, 2025

Rubio’s visit to Mexico and Ecuador shows the need for US security cooperation runs deeper than warships in the Caribbean

By María Fernanda Bozmoski

US counternarcotics operations in the Caribbean are only one aspect of how Washington can build security ties with Latin American partners.

Conflict Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Jul 23, 2025

A terrorist designation should only be the start in weakening Mexican cartels

By Aaron Kolleda

The Trump administration’s designation of several Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations must be followed by actions that meaningfully weaken those groups.

Conflict Defense Policy

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

Infographic

Jul 1, 2025

Economic pulse of the Americas: 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

Jun 23, 2025

Lipsky interviewed on CBC on Trump’s missed G7 meetings

Watch the interview here.

Economy & Business France

New Atlanticist

Jun 15, 2025

Why tariffs on AI hardware could undermine US competitiveness

By Joseph Webster, Jessie Yin

Tariffs targeted at China have their uses in the US-China tech competition, but they shouldn’t be applied haphazardly to US allies and partners.

Artificial Intelligence China

New Atlanticist

May 30, 2025

Experts react: How the world is responding to the courtroom drama around Trump’s tariffs

By Atlantic Council experts

Several recent court rulings have complicated the US president's plans to impose sweeping tariffs—and US trading partners are watching.

Americas China

Infographic

May 9, 2025

Economic pulse of the Americas: Latin America and the Caribbean outperforms in imports of US goods

By the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

This infographic highlights LAC’s unique role as a high-value market for US products. With strong trade ties and deep supply-chain integration, the region could help the United States advance its economic goals.

Americas Economy & Business

Infographic

Mar 26, 2025

Economic pulse of the Americas: The US-Mexico trade balance in context

By the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Trade balances have become a hot topic in Washington in recent months, and the Trump administration has made clear its objective to rebalance US trade to limit imports and boost domestic production. But are all trade deficits equal?

Americas Economy & Business

Experts