Arsht Latin America Center & Caribbean Initiative

The Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center and Caribbean Initiative (AALAC) at the @AtlanticCouncil explore Latin America and the Caribbean in a global context.

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#RBCF | We held the 2nd session of the Rio Bravo Congressional Fellowship, in partnership with the @ACLatAm

Our fellows heard from @Antonio_OrtizM (USMF | AOM) and @B_Estefan (IPADE | AC) on the upcoming USMCA review.

A discussion that provided the insights needed to understand North American competitiveness.

[Arsht Latin America Center & Caribbean Initiative @ACLatAm]

⚽ Panama and Croatia are set to meet at the World Cup for the first time on June 23. But before kickoff, we’re bringing the conversation beyond the pitch.

Join us on Monday, June 15, at Atlantic Council Headquarters for a high-level dialogue on how sports diplomacy can strengthen bilateral ties and open new opportunities for cooperation

Featuring @AnaIreneDelgado, Ambassador of Panama to the Organization of American States, and Pjer Šimunović, Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to the United States (@CroatiaInUSA).

🔗 Register here: https://t.co/IKJdzwjv6S

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[Arsht Latin America Center & Caribbean Initiative @ACLatAm]

This week on #TheAmericasMinute with @jmarczak! So what’s happening?

➡ Peru’s runoff remains too close to call, with Roberto Sánchez leading Keiko Fujimori by just 0.11 percent.

➡ New US sanctions follow the death of indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera in Nicaraguan government custody.

➡ The World Cup kicks off Thursday, with Mexico set to host South Africa in the opening match.

Stay tuned next week for your weekly minute on the region!

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[Arsht Latin America Center & Caribbean Initiative @ACLatAm]

#ExpertsofTheAmericas | How is the Dominican Republic advancing gender equality?

In this episode, @GloriaReyesG, Minister of Women for the Dominican Republic (@MMujerRD), joins AALAC's Maite Latorre Yerou to share her vision for strengthening gender equality, advancing economic autonomy, and eradicating violence against women as a path toward progress across the country.

▶️ Watch here: https://t.co/7jwFyE5mqk

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[Arsht Latin America Center & Caribbean Initiative @ACLatAm]

⚽ Brazil vs. Morocco is coming to the World Cup stage on June 13. 🇧🇷🇲🇦

Last week, we hosted a high-level dialogue with H.E. Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, Ambassador of Brazil to the United States (@BrazilInUSA), and H.E. Youssef Amrani, Ambassador of Morocco to the United States (@MoroccoInUSA), on what sports can unlock beyond the pitch.

Even though the ambassadors may have been too diplomatic to predict the final score, we want to hear from you: Who are you rooting for?

Stay tuned for our next dialogue ahead of Panama vs. Croatia on June 23.

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[Arsht Latin America Center & Caribbean Initiative @ACLatAm]

🇵🇪 Peru votes for its next president this Sunday.

But after eight presidents in ten years, the biggest question is whether the next president will be able to govern.

AALAC’s @mrcassinelli Martin Cassinelli explains why Peru’s runoff is a referendum on the country’s economic model, political divisions, and its ability to turn geopolitical opportunity into governability.

Stay tuned for our upcoming analysis of Peru’s electoral results.

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[Arsht Latin America Center & Caribbean Initiative @ACLatAm]

OPINION | Peru heads to a runoff election this Sunday, with voters facing a choice between competing visions for the country’s future. In World Politics Review, AALAC’s @mrcassinelli explains how Peru’s next president will inherit both deep political divisions and major opportunities in critical minerals, agriculture, and global trade.

🔗 Read the full article here: https://t.co/PpUysYxglY

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⚽ Beyond the pitch and on the road to the World Cup! 🇧🇷🇲🇦

Today, we hosted a high-level conversation on how sports diplomacy can score big for international cooperation, strategic ties, and economic and social development.

Thank you to H.E. Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, Ambassador of Brazil to the United States (@BrazilInUSA), and H.E. Youssef Amrani, Ambassador of Morocco to the United States (@MoroccoInUSA) for sharing their insights in a conversation moderated by @valentinasader, with opening remarks by Atlantic Council Executive Vice Chair and Center Founder Adrienne Arsht.

🎥Rewatch the event: https://t.co/Lwm0PgMxAu

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.@morocco_usa Ambassador @youamrani says Morocco and Brazil represent “a very compelling example” of “successful South-South cooperation.”

“Agriculture and food security are the central pillars of our partnership,” he tells @ACLatAm’s @valentinasader.

🇲🇦🤝🇧🇷

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On 🇲🇦 Morocco co-hosting the 2030 @FIFAWorldCup:

@morocco_usa Ambassador @youamrani says we believe it will be a bridge between Africa, Europe, and the Mediterranean region.

“90 minutes of football is more than 2 years in diplomacy,” he tells @ACLatAm’s @valentinasader.

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🇧🇷 @BrazilinUSA Ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti says Brazil’s experience hosting the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics left a positive legacy.

After the World Cup, we saw a boost in tourism and new developments, she tells @ACLatAm’s @valentinasader.

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What should Morocco be most worried about when facing Brazil at the @FIFAWorldCup 2026?

You can count on talents that can change the match in a moment, @BrazilinUSA’s Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti tells @ACLatAm’s @valentinasader.

Watch for @vinijr, @Endrick, and potentially @neymarjr, she adds.

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LIVE | The Power of Sports Embassy Dialogues: Brazil and Morocco 🇧🇷 ⚽ 🇲🇦 https://t.co/MEDqbx6GGr

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WATCH | @DianaJembuel, a Misak journalist from Cauca and the first indigenous woman journalist and communicator in Colombia, discussed her work reporting from indigenous territories.

She reflects on the realities reporting on the ground, including the importance of building trust with local actors and capturing the issues that shape daily life in territories often overlooked by national media. As Colombia moves through an electoral period, she also discusses how security peacebuilding, and stronger state presence are key priorities for Indigenous communities.

▶️ Watch the full video: https://t.co/Hou98kGTez

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⬇️ See more insights.

🔗 Rewatch the event: https://t.co/hexk4LQg9H

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🌊 The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is here, and the Caribbean cannot afford to wait.

At our recent event, experts discussed how stronger infrastructure can support hurricane readiness, economic continuity, and regional resilience.

See insights from The Hon @fayvalwilliams, Adrienne Arsht, Gregory Hill, Helga Sommer, and Meredith.

🔗 Rewatch the event: https://t.co/jARIGwsSmS

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[Arsht Latin America Center & Caribbean Initiative @ACLatAm]

⚽ At Golazo: The World Cup’s economic opportunity for North America, leaders looked beyond the pitch at what the 2026 FIFA World Cup could mean for regional integration, tourism, infrastructure, investment, and sports diplomacy.

Hear from @AmbMacKay, Ambassador of Canada to Mexico; @cristinaplanter, Undersecretary Designate for North America at Mexico’s Secretariat of Foreign Affairs; @adrianmaderor, Board Member at Querétaro F.C. and Senior Vice President at The Fonseca Group; and H.E. Jooil Lee, Ambassador of Korea to Mexico.

🎥 Watch the recap and rewatch the event here: https://t.co/iUMHtePH3S

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🗓️ TOMORROW | 🕘 9:00 a.m. ET

Join @ACLatAm for a conversation on what sports can unlock beyond the pitch, from international cooperation and strategic ties to economic and social development.

🔗 Register here: https://t.co/rUU0EQ8RXZ

[Arsht Latin America Center & Caribbean Initiative @ACLatAm]

⚽ TOMORROW | Brazil and Morocco will soon meet on the World Cup stage for the first time in nearly thirty years.

Before kickoff, join us in person for a conversation on what sports can unlock beyond the pitch, from international cooperation and strategic ties to economic development.

Featuring H.E. Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, Brazilian Ambassador to the United States (@BrazilinUSA), and H.E. Youssef Amrani (@youamrani), Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to the United States.

📅 Friday, June 5
⏰ 9:00 a.m. ET
📍 Atlantic Council Headquarters
🔗 Register here to attend in person: https://t.co/98MerqpZQM

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[Arsht Latin America Center & Caribbean Initiative @ACLatAm]

🇬🇹 Yesterday, we hosted a conversation with representatives from the public and private sectors in the United States and Guatemala to discuss commercial and investment opportunities in the bilateral relationship.

Thank you to Valeria Prado Mancilla, Vice Minister of Investment and Competition of Guatemala, and to all who joined us for the conversation and shared valuable insights.

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