Americas Society/Council of the Americas

08/18/2026

Disruptions in global fuel supply through the Strait of Hormuz have meant an unexpected boost for Latin America’s oil revenues in recent months.

But analysts caution that the net macroeconomic effect of the energy market crisis varies among the region’s producers and is still a little murky.

Featuring quotes from Francisco Monaldi, Luis A. Pacheco, and Diego Rivera Rivota, AS/COA Online’s Khalea Robertson charts recent trends in crude production and sales among the region’s top oil producers: https://ow.ly/wfaV50ZB0p1

08/10/2026

We are saddened by the news of the earthquake that struck Colombia.

AS/COA has longstanding ties to the country through our work convening public- and private-sector leaders to foster investment and economic opportunity. Our thoughts are with the Colombian people and all those affected.

08/03/2026

🇵🇪 Peru’s President Keiko Fujimori swore in her full 19-member cabinet soon after her own inauguration on July 28. Most of her ministers were revealed that day.

Learn more about those taking up key portfolios in Peru’s new administration, including the interior, defense, mining, and agriculture ministries:

Learn about the background and goals of the ministers supporting the new president, including Prime Minister Galarreta and Finance Minister Cuba.

07/31/2026

Where does the USMCA trade deal stand amid the 2026 joint review?

Last week, U.S. Trade Rep. Jamieson Greer met with Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum and Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard for a third round of bilateral talks covering agriculture, vehicles, steel and aluminum, and more.

What sticking points remain ahead of the newly announced fourth round set for September? Isabel Teran spells out what you need to know in our tracker:

Learn about the issues up for discussion in three binational rounds of talks on the North American trade deal.

07/07/2026

We are excited to announce our new Council of the Americas board member: Miguel A. Zaldivar, Jr. of Hogan Lovells Cadwalader!

07/06/2026

Latino voters could play a decisive role in shaping the 2026 midterm election in the United States, from competitive House districts to key Senate races. Republicans notched a record performance with Latino voters in the 2024 presidential race, but elections in 2025 called into question whether those results were an anomaly.

AS/COA Online reviews the polls to give a snapshot of how this bloc, which makes up 15% of the national electorate, is approaching the November election.

Read the full poll tracker at the link in bio.

06/30/2026

🇻🇪 The Americas have pulled together in the aftermath of the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24. Learn about how the U.S. and Latin American governments have supported rescue and relief efforts.

Plus, find out ways you can help:

The June 24 disaster wreaked havoc on sensitive infrastructure in Caracas and La Guaira. Learn about the catastrophe, plus the U.S. and regional response.

06/25/2026

🇵🇪 Keiko Fujimori will enter Peru’s top office with a slim win and a need to build bridges in Congress.

“Our country is very divided,” says former Peruvian Finance Minister Alfredo Thorne on the latest episode of . In a conversation with AS/COA’s Carin Zissis, Thorne analyzes the challenges for the incoming administration posed by Peru’s polarized political landscape, covering:

➡️ the longstanding rift between the historically conservative capital Lima and the left-leaning highlands of Central and Southern Peru
➡️ the role of a centrist powerbroker in the country’s newly bicameral Congress
➡️ Lima’s balancing act between Washington and Beijing

🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://ow.ly/Ktyi50ZhmUh

The former Peruvian finance minister analyzes the social, political, and foreign policy tensions awaiting the new administration.

06/17/2026

On June 16, AS/COA President and CEO Susan Segal met with Chilean President Presidente Kast at the Palacio de la Moneda in Santiago to discuss his administration's economic agenda, the regional outlook, and emerging opportunities for investors in this evolving landscape.

We thank President Kast for his time, and we look forward to continuing the dialogue on strengthening investment and growth in Chile and across the Americas

06/11/2026

🇸🇻On June 11, COA was pleased to welcome Ambassador of El Salvador to the U.S. Milena Mayorga, for a private meeting with our members in DC, as part of our Ambassador Breakfast Series.

Amb. Mayorga discussed El Salvador's economic transformation, including the country's focus on security, education, technology, infrastructure, and private-sector investment. She highlighted opportunities in construction, hospitality, logistics, artificial intelligence, digital services, and financial technology, while also addressing El Salvador's close economic ties with the United States and the role of the Salvadoran diaspora.

For this engaging dialogue, which was moderated by AS/COA Vice President Kevin Sullivan, COA was pleased to welcome members from across a range of sectors, including technology, financial services, agriculture, hospitality, logistics, and construction.