Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center of Atlantic Council

06/24/2026

That's a wrap from Panama City. 🇵🇦

Over two days, we brought together government leaders, business executives, and experts for conversations on trade, investment, security, energy, and regional cooperation.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the second day, including Panama’s Ministers Julio Moltó, Felipe Chapman, and José Ramón Icaza; Minister Manuel Tovar Rivera of Costa Rica; and the many leaders who helped make these discussions possible.

Grateful to our partners, speakers, and attendees for two days of thoughtful conversations, new connections, and ideas for the future of the Americas.

06/24/2026

Matchday brings a perfect opportunity to celebrate shared history. 🍺🇲🇽🇨🇿

As Mexico and Czechia face off today on the World Cup stage, we are highlighting the hidden threads connecting our nations. That amber lager in your hand has deep European roots.

From the Vienna lager style to Saaz hops and decoction mashing, this legacy lives on in common brands. Today is a toast to how global exchange creates something uniquely world-class.

Stay tuned for tomorrow’s fact as we continue highlighting the stories that connect North America. 🇨🇦🇺🇸🇲🇽

06/23/2026

Day one is in the books, and we’re back for more in Panama City. 🇵🇦

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday, including US Ambassador to Panama Kevin Marino Cabrera, Panama Minister of Commerce and Industries Julio Moltó, Panama Canal Administrator-elect Ilya Espino de Marotta, Ambassador José Miguel Alemán, Ambassador Ana Irene Delgado, and the many government, business, and diplomatic leaders who joined the conversation.

Today, we continue the conversation around trade, investment, the future of the Panama Canal, and opportunities across the Americas.

If you’re in Panama City for the OAS General Assembly, join us at the Grand Sheraton Panama.

06/23/2026

🇨🇴 After Colombia’s presidential election, AALAC convened experts to discuss what comes next for the country’s new government and the road ahead.

The conversation covered early signals to watch, from cabinet formation and coalition-building to security, governability, and the future of the US-Colombia relationship.

Here’s what our experts said: https://bit.ly/4uQJSCo

06/23/2026

For over 50 years, the partnership between Mexico and Canada has been a pillar of North American stability and growth. 🇨🇦🇲🇽

On Day 13 of our World Cup daily series, we are highlighting a unique talent exchange that has stood the test of time. This is a long-standing commitment to shared prosperity and regional resilience.

Stay tuned for tomorrow’s fact as we continue highlighting the stories that connect our host countries and the world. 🇨🇦🇺🇸🇲🇽

06/22/2026

🇨🇴 READ | What a President Abelardo de la Espriella means for Colombia and beyond

After Colombia’s presidential runoff, Jason Marczak, Kristie Pellecchia Loiacono, and Sergio Guzman, look at what Abelardo de la Espriella’s presidency could mean for Colombia, the wider region, and Bogotá’s relationship with Washington.

Read here: https://bit.ly/43MB9Gr

06/22/2026

How big is the US-Mexico relationship? Big enough to fill Estadio Azteca 60 times.⚽

Nearly 5 million American jobs depend on trade with Mexico. That is roughly 60 sold-out Estadio Aztecas, every seat filled with a US worker.

A match lasts 90 minutes. These jobs are year-round.

06/22/2026

🇵🇪 EVENT | As final votes are being counted, Peru is entering a new political chapter at a pivotal moment for the country and the region.

On Thursday, June 25, join us for a virtual conversation on the challenges and opportunities facing Peru’s next government, the country’s economic outlook and investment climate, and how Peru’s role in the hemisphere may evolve in the years ahead.

⏰ 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. ET | 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. PET

Register here: https://bit.ly/4fPm0eB

06/22/2026

06/21/2026

Trade in North America is a powerful engine of shared growth. 🏭💡

On Day 11 of our World Cup daily series, we are highlighting the deep integration that drives our regional competitiveness.

By aligning our industrial strengths, we are building a more resilient economy that benefits us all. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s fact as we continue highlighting the stories that connect our host countries and the world. 🇨🇦🇺🇸🇲🇽