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The Northern Triangle Advisory Group

The Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center–in partnership with DT Institute–launched the Northern Triangle Advisory Group (NTAG) in February 2021 to inform and generate support for new policy solutions to longstanding challenges facing Northern Central America. NTAG has played a critical role in informing the international community on the key priorities to accelerate inclusive economic opportunity, combat corruption and strengthen rule of law, as well as address instability in Central America. Data-driven policy recommendations from NTAG can be found in our three recent policy briefs.

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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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Issue Brief

Aug 7, 2019

Spotlight: President Bukele’s first six months

By María Eugenia Brizuela de Ávila and Domingo Sadurní

As Bukele continues to settle into office, what policies from his proposed Plan Cuscatlán should his administration prioritize?

Elections Latin America

New Atlanticist

Jun 12, 2019

US senators warn against tariffs on Mexico

By David A. Wemer

The migrant flow from Central America to the United States is a serious problem that needs to be addressed, but cannot be solved through the use of tariffs, two US senators said at the Atlantic Council on June 12.

Economy & Business Mexico

New Atlanticist

Jun 4, 2019

Immigration and tariffs: In support of the ongoing US-Mexico border diplomacy

By Earl Anthony Wayne

US-Mexico talks this week can help both countries avoid a costly detour from the joint effort to build North American prosperity and partnership over the past thirty years.

Mexico Migration

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Nov 8, 2018

Violence against women driving migration from the Northern Triangle

By María Fernanda Pérez Arguello and Bryce Couch

To effectively address migration from the Northern Triangle, states must better understand how it is driven by sexual and gender-based violence.

Latin America Northern Triangle

New Atlanticist

Nov 1, 2018

John Bolton takes Latin American ‘troika of tyranny’ to task

By David A. Wemer

“John Bolton made it clear today where the administration is headed on Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua,” Jason Marczak, director of the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center, said.

Cuba Latin America

New Atlanticist

Oct 26, 2018

Here’s how to address the Central American migrant challenge

By Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Escaping inhospitable conditions in their home countries, men, women, and children hope to find a safer, better future in the United States. Here's how the United States should respond.

Human Rights Migration

New Atlanticist

Oct 22, 2018

Why is a caravan of Central American migrants fleeing to the United States?

By Ashish Kumar Sen

"It is important to take into account that the underlying conditions that are forcing people to leave have been endemic in these countries for decades. Fixing them will take a committed, multi-pronged, multiyear strategy," said Jason Marczak director of The Atlantic Council's Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center.

Human Rights Migration

New Atlanticist

Apr 3, 2018

Halting the ‘Caravans’

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Addressing push factors is key to stemming flow of unauthorized migrants, says Atlantic Council’s Jason Marczak US President Donald J. Trump on April 3 announced that he would deploy US troops to the border with Mexico to stop the flow of unauthorized migrants into the United States. The comment followed a series of tweets in […]

Mexico Northern Triangle

In the News

Feb 12, 2018

Celia Joins El Salvador to Discuss Trump’s Immigration Policy

By Juan Felipe Celia

Watch the full discussion here

Northern Triangle

In the News

Jan 11, 2018

Marczak Joins the Chicago Council on Global Affairs to Discuss the Temporary Protected Status

By Jason Marczak

Listen to the full discussion here

Northern Triangle

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