Latin America in Focus

Latin America in Focus

By AS/COA Online

Go in depth on the latest trends in Latin American politics, economics, and culture in this podcast series by Americas Society/Council of the Americas.
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03/13/25

Drugs, Guns, and Dollars: Unpacking the Implications of Cartels' FTO Designation

The Trump administration recently named six of Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, or FTOs. The new designation widens who can be charged for supporting these groups. What effect might this have? Pablo Zárate of FTI Consulting lo… Read more

02/28/25

What Brazil Can Teach the Americas About Immigration

Migration management has surged to the top of the policy agenda in the region due to unprecedented numbers of Latin Americans on the move in recent years. With the new administration in the United States—the Western Hemisphere’s leading destination f… Read more

02/13/25

The Durability of Mano Dura in Ecuador

Ecuador, once among the safest countries in Latin America, now faces an insecurity crisis with the incursion of international criminal groups. President Daniel Noboa, now facing a reelection fight, is attempting to convince voters his hardline mano d… Read more

01/23/25

Borders, Bargains, and Bluster: Did Trump's Day One Set the Tone for Latin America?

President Donald Trump broke tradition at his second inauguration, inviting world leaders, including from Latin America, to attend. But his day-one executive orders initiated a bumpy ride for the region in 2025. What can Latin American countries expe… Read more

12/12/24

The Soft Power of Latin American Music

For many Latin America enthusiasts, music serves as a gateway for understanding the cultural contours of the region. Sebastián Zubieta, Music Director at Americas Society, understands this profoundly. In conversation with Luisa Leme, Zubieta outlines… Read more

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