Mexico's March toward the 2024 Election

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From the presidential state of the union to Independence Day, September in Mexico is a politically momentous time. This year, it saw President Andrés Manuel López Obrador usher through a deepening military control over public security just in time for independence celebrations. In this episode, political analyst Carlos Bravo Regidor talks with AS/COA Online’s Carin Zissis about AMLO’s military moves, the building of his legacy, and how it all relates to a 2024 presidential race that’s already well underway.

Listen to a prior episode with Bravo Regidor about AMLO’s first 100 days in office: t.ly/BFOZ

Hear other episodes and subscribe to Latin America in Focus at: www.as-coa.org/podcast

The music in this episode is Cantos de México by Carlos Chávez performed by Orquesta Pasatono for Americas Society.

Opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Americas Society/Council of the Americas or its members.

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Mexico's March toward the 2024 Election

Latin America in Focus

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Listen to a prior episode with Bravo Regidor about AMLO’s first 100 days in office: t.ly/BFOZ

Hear other episodes and subscribe to Latin America in Focus at: www.as-coa.org/podcast

The music in this episode is Cantos de México by Carlos Chávez performed by Orquesta Pasatono for Americas Society.

Opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Americas Society/Council of the Americas or its members.

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The New Era of U.S.-China Competition in Latin America 29:38

11 days ago29:38

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Competing engagement between Washington and Beijing is nothing new in Latin America, where both countries have sought out economic partnerships. But with a new U.S. administration and shifting macroeconomic conditions in China, has the U.S.-China calculus shifted for governments across the region? Managing Director of the Institute for America, China, and the Future of Global Affairs at Johns Hopkins Margaret Myers explains the shifting state of play in the U.S.-China competition, the Trump administration’s approach, and the view from Beijing to understand the changing picture for the region's leaders. Get more insight on Trump and Latin America in our guide: https://www.as-coa.org/content/trump-administration-latin-america The music in this episode is “ Mamãe Oxum ,” performed by Alexandre and Douglas Lora for Americas Society. Find out about upcoming concerts at: musicoftheamericas.org Access other episodes of Latin America in Focus at www.as-coa.org/podcast Send us feedback at: latamfocus@as-coa.org Becoming a member gives you preferential access to music performances, art gallery, book events, our magazine Americas Quarterly , and more. https://www.as-coa.org/memberships/engage-americas-society Opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Americas Society/Council of the Americas or its members. 📧Sign up for our newsletters: as-coa.org/newsletters Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: @ASCOA Instagram: @ascoa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ascoaonline/ Bluesky: @ascoa.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASCOA/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ascoa…

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Could the 2026 Vote Be Peru’s Political Reset? 34:37

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Peru has cycled through seven presidents in the last 10 years. Four of them were impeached or resigned before they could be. The country’s current president, Dina Boluarte , even with a 4 percent approval rating, has been able to finish her term with elections scheduled for April 12, 2026. With one year to deliberate, what will be top of mind for Peru’s jaded electorate? In this episode, electoral analyst Javier Albán breaks down the institutional factors that have contributed to Peru’s political morass and the types of candidates he expects to emerge from the 43 registered political parties. Then, Bloomberg’s Lima Bureau Chief, Marcelo Rochabrún , discusses the dynamics among the executive, legislative, and judicial powers, and the issues that will define the electoral campaign as well as the next presidential term, such as a rise in violence and extortions that have shaken the country. If you want to learn more about Peru’s elections and economy in the year ahead, check our website www.as-coa.org . Council of the Americas will be in Lima on May 26 to discuss opportunities in the country with leaders of the private and public sectors. Keep up to date on all of the region’s votes this year with our election guide. You will find more podcasts, articles, poll trackers, and expert commentary at as-coa.org/2025elections The music in this episode is “Piano Station”, by Bianca Gismonti Trio for Americas Society . Find out about upcoming concerts at musicoftheamericas.org Share your love for Latin America: Join Americas Society . Becoming a member gives you preferential access to music performances, art gallery, book events, our magazine Americas Quarterly , and more. Opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Americas Society/Council of the Americas or its members. 📧Sign up for our newsletters: as-coa.org/newsletters Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: @ASCOA Instagram: @ascoa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ascoaonline/ Bluesky: @ascoa.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASCOA/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ascoa…

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Bonus Episode: Remembering Mario Vargas Llosa 41:33

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On April 14, Latin American letters lost a giant. Mario Vargas Llosa , the prolific Peruvian writer, passed away in Lima at the age of 89. Vargas Llosa was a frequent visitor to Americas Society over the years and even served on Americas Society’s Literature Advisory Board. This bonus episode brings you an English-language conversation between Vargas Llosa and legendary translator Edith Grossman, recorded at Americas Society in 2012. Learn about the author’s reading habits, Faulkner’s influence on his writing, and more. Access other episodes of Latin America in Focus at www.as-coa.org/podcast Send us feedback at latamfocus@as-coa.org Listen to Beyond the Boom—Latin American Writing in Translation , a previous episode in which translators discuss the state of Latin American letters in English and honor the legacy of Edith Grossman. The music in this podcast is by Pedro Ximénez de Abrill Tirado. It was composed in the 1820s in Arequipa and was performed by Eybler Quartet for Americas Society. Find out about upcoming concerts at musicoftheamericas.org . Opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Americas Society/Council of the Americas or its members. 📧Sign up for our newsletters: as-coa.org/newsletters Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: @ASCOA Instagram: @ascoa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ascoaonline/ Bluesky: @ascoa.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASCOA/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ascoa…

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Top Mexican CEOs on the Depth of U.S.-Mexico Integration 36:32

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In 2024, more than $800 billion dollars worth of goods were traded between Mexico and the United States, making the two countries each other’s largest trade partners. But beyond the goods moving across the border, there’s also investment running in both directions. In this episode, top Mexican CEOs detail the scale and scope of Mexican investment in the United States, which has been north of $5 billion per year for the last four years. What does this financing look like on the ground? This podcast episode is an edited version of a panel hosted by the Council of the Americas on April 3. You can watch the entire event on our website: https://www.as-coa.org/watchlisten/mexican-investment-united-states-jobs-regional-presence-and-economic-growth and learn more about COA’s activities focused on Mexico at: as-coa.org/mexico Speakers: Marcelo Ebrard, Secretary of Economy of Mexico Juan Pablo del Valle, Orbia Daniel Servitje, Grupo Bimbo Arturo Gutiérrez Hernández, Arca Continental Fernando Villanueva, DEACERO USA Luis de la Calle, De la Calle, Madrazo, Mancera Luis Alberto Moreno, Allen & Co. Susan Segal, Americas Society Council of the Americas Get all the analysis on the Trump administration’s actions toward Latin America: https://www.as-coa.org/content/trump-administration-latin-america Share your love for Latin America: Join Americas Society. https://www.as-coa.org/memberships/engage-americas-society Becoming a member gives you preferential access to music performances, art gallery, book events, our magazine Americas Quarterly, and more. Access other episodes of Latin America in Focus at www.as-coa.org/podcast and send us feedback at latamfocus@as-coa.org . Share and subscribe at Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Americas Society/Council of the Americas or its members. 📧Sign up for our newsletters: as-coa.org/newsletters Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: @ASCOA Instagram: @ascoa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ascoaonline/ Bluesky: @ascoa.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASCOA/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ascoa…

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Trade and Tensions—Latin America Braces for Trump's Tariffs 26:47

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April 2 is a date that looms large for Latin America. It’s the day that the Trump administration will initiate reciprocal tariffs globally and tariffs on automobiles. This is after the application of 25% tariffs on many goods coming from Mexico and Canada in March. What will this changing trade landscape mean for Latin America? Kellie Meiman Hock, a senior counselor at McLarty Associates, explains the main drivers behind this shift in U.S. trade policy and what Trump’s new tariffs mean for the countries across the region. Read more about the Trump administration’s approach to trade: AS/COA Online’s Tracking Trump and Latin America: Trade https://www.as-coa.org/articles/tracking-trump-and-latin-america-trade-tariffs-countries-importing-venezuelan-oil The Americas Quarterly article by Marcelo Claver Carone that Kellie Meiman Hock mentioned during the interview https://www.americasquarterly.org/article/trumps-vision-make-the-americas-grow-again/ Get all the analysis on the Trump administration’s actions toward Latin America: https://www.as-coa.org/content/trump-administration-latin-america Share your love for Latin America: Join Americas Society. https://www.as-coa.org/memberships/engage-americas-society Becoming a member gives you preferential access to music performances, art gallery, book events, our magazine Americas Quarterly, and more. Access other episodes of Latin America in Focus at www.as-coa.org/podcast and send us feedback at latamfocus@as-coa.org. Share and subscribe at Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Americas Society/Council of the Americas or its members. 📧Sign up for our newsletters: as-coa.org/newsletters Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: @ASCOA Instagram: @ascoa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ascoaonline/ Bluesky: @ascoa.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASCOA/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ascoa…

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Drugs, Guns, and Dollars: Unpacking the Implications of Cartels' FTO Designation 41:51

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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 looks at how business operating in Mexico will have to revamp compliance with increased risk. And Cecilia Farfán-Méndez of ITAM explains the complexity of the drug trade and spotlights how this action may impact the bilateral relationship. Read more about the FTO designation: AS/COA Explainer: Which Cartels and Groups Is Trump Designating as Foreign Terrorist Organizations? FTI Consulting: Know Your Risk: Terrorist Designation of Cartels on Business Interests in Mexico Cecilia Farfán-Méndez's testimony to the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary Get all the analysis on the Trump administration’s actions toward Latin America: www.as-coa.org/trump Share your love for Latin America: Join Americas Society. Becoming a member gives you preferential access to music performances, art gallery, book events, our magazine Americas Quarterly , and more. https://www.as-coa.org/memberships/engage-americas-society Access other episodes of Latin America in Focus at www.as-coa.org/podcast and send us feedback at latamfocus@as-coa.org . Share and subscribe at Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. A previously released version of this podcast included information that fentanyl deaths are rising. In fact, the latest complete data from the CDC shows that from September 2023 to September 2024, overdose deaths fell by 24 percent . Opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Americas Society/Council of the Americas or its members. 📧Sign up for our newsletters: as-coa.org/newsletters Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: @ASCOA Instagram: @ascoa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ascoaonline/ Bluesky: @ascoa.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASCOA/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ascoa…

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What Brazil Can Teach the Americas About Immigration 43:53

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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 for migrants—cracking down on immigration, how have other host countries in the Americas been coping with hundreds of thousands of new arrivals from places like Venezuela, Cuba, Haiti, and Ecuador? AS/COA Online speaks with Diego Chaves-González , senior manager of the Latin America and Caribbean Initiative at the Migration Policy Institute, and Professor João Jarochinski Silva of the Federal University of Roraima to get the rundown of Latin America’s efforts to receive the region’s migrants. We zoom in on a special program in Brazil, Operation Welcome, as an example, however imperfect, of how to regularize and integrate people who have left their home countries. You can read more about how migration policy has been changing in the region on our website. We’ve been tracking the Trump’s administration actions on Latin America at as-coa.org/trump Access other episodes of Latin America in Focus at www.as-coa.org/podcast and send us feedback at latamfocus@as-coa.org . Share and subscribe at Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. The music in this podcast is by Yamandu Costa, performing for Americas Society. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI2oMLOkUbI Find out about upcoming concerts at: musicoftheamericas.org Share your love for Latin America: Join Americas Society. https://www.as-coa.org/memberships/engage-americas-society Becoming a member gives you access to music performances, art gallery, book events, our magazine Americas Quarterly , and more. https://www.as-coa.org/memberships/engage-americas-society Opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Americas Society/Council of the Americas or its members. 📧Sign up for our newsletters: as-coa.org/newsletters Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: @ASCOA Instagram: @ascoa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ascoaonline/ Bluesky: @ascoa.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASCOA/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ascoa…

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The Durability of Mano Dura in Ecuador 28:59

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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 dura approach is one of the reasons to stay the course. Vanda Felbab-Brown , a security expert at Brookings Institution, explains what caused a perfect storm of insecurity in the country, what Noboa’s approach has been so far, and why the success of Nayib Bukele of El Salvador may be tough to replicate in Ecuador. Access other episodes of Latin America in Focus at www.as-coa.org/podcast and send us feedback at latamfocus@as-coa.org . Share and subscribe at Apple , Spotify , YouTube , or wherever you get your podcasts. Get more insights on what’s driving voters in Latin America in this year's 2025 Election Guide: www.as-coa.org/2025elections The music in this episode is Jasper String Quartet performing Vivian Fung’s “Insects and Machines” for Americas Society. Opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Americas Society/Council of the Americas or its members. 📧Sign up for our newsletters: as-coa.org/newsletters Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: @ASCOA Instagram: @ascoa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ascoaonline/ Bluesky: @ascoa.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASCOA/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ascoa…

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Borders, Bargains, and Bluster: Did Trump's Day One Set the Tone for Latin America? 36:40

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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 expect of "America First?" On this episode, three AS/COA experts— Carin Zissis , Brian Winter , and Juan Cruz Díaz —discussed Trump's initial moves on the border and migration, possible Mexico tariffs, the Panama Canal, and his Latin American allies. Listen to the editor-in-chiefs of AS/COA Online and Americas Quarterly , as well as the managing director of Cefeidas Group, on how Trump's second presidency will shape U.S. relations with Latin America. Learn more: Trump and Latin America: Inauguration Day and Executive Orders https://www.as-coa.org/articles/trump-and-latin-america-inauguration-day-and-executive-orders Read the new Americas Quarterly issue: https://americasquarterly.org/article/new-aq-the-risk-from-the-north/ Latin America Is About to Become a Priority for U.S. Foreign Policy, by Brian Winter https://www.as-coa.org/articles/latin-america-about-become-priority-us-foreign-policy Access other episodes of Latin America in Focus at www.as-coa.org/podcast and send us feedback at latamfocus@as-coa.org . Share and subscribe at Apple , Spotify , YouTube , or wherever you get your podcasts. The music in this podcast is "Old Wooden Chair" performed by Nation Beat for Americas Society. Find out about upcoming concerts at: musicoftheamericas.org Opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Americas Society/Council of the Americas or its members. 📧Sign up for our newsletters: as-coa.org/newsletters Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: @ASCOA Instagram: @ascoa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ascoaonline/ Bluesky: @ascoa.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASCOA/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ascoa…

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The Soft Power of Latin American Music 40:05

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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 his approach to striking an emotional chord with audiences while showcasing a mix of music and musicians that define and defy the musical traditions of the Hemisphere. Plus, ahead of the 60th anniversary of Americas Society in 2025, Zubieta provides a sneak peek of what’s to come with Music of the Americas in 2025. And the AS/COA Online staff gives a Latin America in Focus holiday list of recommendations. Music of the Americas performances mentioned during the interview: Claude Vivier , “ Kopernikus ” (performed by Meridionalis ) https://youtu.be/CHIP9GjfSMc?si=MNP2sLd8iisI-R8Q Coro Acardenchado https://www.as-coa.org/events/celebrate-mexico-now-coro-acardenchado Egberto Gismonti https://youtu.be/_BdWAEoPbac?si=M-v_fRGQG6cxX4ep Hermero Pascoal https://youtu.be/WtWUjgPtEns?si=MgDTtXJb0twsB9RX Izaline Calister Las Añez https://youtu.be/38R89JXIkrk?si=8kqprWUPbSwZ5vlt Monica Salmaso https://youtu.be/Z2uI8cMHosc?si=-Ef88vVkPDQw0eUj Pauchi Sasaki https://youtu.be/2O78v8Dnkz4?si=OVVhsXTbvHskFDmW Bobby Sanabria and the Multiverse Band https://youtu.be/YecX8vtBTRk?si=TT57DpyVgpqEGGKW AS/COA Online Holiday list: I’m Still Here , by Walter Salles (feature film) https://tiff.net/events/im-still-here You Dreamed of Empires , by Álvaro Enrigue (novel) https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/722363/you-dreamed-of-empires-by-alvaro-enrigue-translated-by-natasha-wimmer/ LatinoLand , A Portrait of America's Largest and Least Understood Minority, by Marie Arana (non-fiction) https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/LatinoLand/Marie-Arana/9781982184896 Las Amazonas de Yaxunah , by Alfonso Algara (documentary) https://nylatinofilmfestival.com/2024/movies/las-amazonas-de-yaxunah/ The Great Divide , by Cristina Henriquez (novel) https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-great-divide-cristina-henriquez?variant=41079220469794 Share your love for Latin America: Join Americas Society . Becoming a member gives you exclusive access to music performances, art gallery, book events, our magazine Americas Quarterly , and more. https://www.as-coa.org/memberships/engage-americas-society Access other episodes of Latin America in Focus at www.as-coa.org/podcast and send us feedback at latamfocus@as-coa.org. Share and subscribe at Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. The music featured in this podcast is “Me gusta soñar”, by the C4 Trio . Find out about upcoming concerts at: musicoftheamericas.org Opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Americas Society/Council of the Americas or its members. 📧Sign up for our newsletters: as-coa.org/newsletters Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: @ASCOA Instagram: @ascoa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ascoaonline/ Bluesky: @ascoa.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASCOA/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ascoa…

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Lula, Sheinbaum, and Milei on a Shifting Global Stage 31:29

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It’s been a stuffed season of summits. October and November saw BRICS in Russia, APEC in Peru, and the G20 in Brazil. But with Trump’s reelection, leaders are adjusting their strategies and outlooks for the future of global forums. What does this mean for Latin America? We’ve convened a G3 of speakers from the region’s three G20 members. On this episode of Latin America in Focus, Francisco Resnicoff of Argentina, Cecilia Tornaghi of Brazil, and Brenda Estefan of Mexico speak about how each administration is approaching its international relations, what Trump’s return means for summitry, and what they foresee for the future of U.S.-China competition in the region. Access other episodes of Latin America in Focus at www.as-coa.org/podcast and send us feedback at latamfocus@as-coa.org . Share and subscribe at Apple , Spotify , YouTube , or wherever you get your podcasts. The music in this podcast is " Espinha de bacalhau " performed by the trio Solar for Americas Society. Find out about upcoming concerts at: musicoftheamericas.org Opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Americas Society/Council of the Americas or its members. 📧Sign up for our newsletters: as-coa.org/newsletters Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: @ASCOA Instagram: @ascoa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ascoaonline/ Bluesky: @ascoa.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASCOA/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ascoa…

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Latin America’s Companies of Tomorrow, Today 36:27

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Latin America is known worldwide for its entrepreneurship. With unicorns, new ecosystems, and investments back to pre-pandemic levels, what's the region's secret sauce? Three of the Latin America's most successful business visionaries— Francisco Alvarez-Demalde of Riverwood Capital, Sebastian Mejia of Rappi, and Mariano Gomide de Faria of VTEX—sat down with long-time Americas investor Susan Segal of AS/COA for a conversation about how the region has an edge on creating the companies of tomorrow. In this conversation recorded at the 2024 COA Symposium in Miami this October, they discuss what it takes to build billion-dollar companies, Latin America's promising technology prospects, and the future of the region’s entrepreneurial businesses. Learn more about the 2024 COA Symposium in Miami and the BRAVO Business Awards. Subscribe to the BRAVO Leadership Forums podcasts for conversations with business leaders shaping the region: www.as-coa.org/BRAVO The music in this podcast is performed by “ Ya ,” by Eric Kurimski Quartet, for Americas Society. Find out about upcoming concerts at: musicoftheamericas.org Access other episodes of Latin America in Focus at www.as-coa.org/podcast and send us feedback at latamfocus@as-coa.org. Share and subscribe at Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Americas Society/Council of the Americas or its members. 📧Sign up for our newsletters: as-coa.org/newsletters Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: @ASCOA Instagram: @ascoa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ascoaonline/ Bluesky: @ascoa.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASCOA/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ascoa…

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What Do Brazil's Municipal Elections Tell About Polarization in Latin America? 33:50

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Local concerns like sanitation, funding for schools, or road repairs were low on the agenda during Brazil’s October 6 municipal elections. Campaigns for mayorships and town-council seats were flashpoints for national fissures of identity politics that are reshaping the traditional left-right spectrum. Thomas Traumann , a journalist and political consultant, discussed the implications of this polarization rippling through politics in the country. He spoke with Luisa Leme on which political blocks made clear progress this year, next steps for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, and what these races for Brazilian cities tell us about the 2026 presidential election. Traumann is co-author of Biografia do Abismo (“Biography of the Abyss”), on polarization in Brazil, and O Pior Emprego do Mundo (“The Worst Job in the World”), about Brazilian finance ministers. Check out Traumann’s past participation in the podcast and the 2022 episodes on Brazil’s presidential elections: How VP Choices Are Shaping Presidential Races in Colombia and Brazil https://www.as-coa.org/articles/latam-focus-how-vp-choices-are-shaping-presidential-races-colombia-and-brazil Kingmakers and Key Issues in Brazil's Lula-Bolsonaro Showdown https://www.as-coa.org/articles/latam-focus-kingmakers-and-key-issues-brazils-lula-bolsonaro-showdown The Battle for Brazil's Divided Electorate https://www.as-coa.org/articles/latam-focus-battle-brazils-divided-electorate Access other episodes of Latin America in Focus at www.as-coa.org/podcast and send us feedback at latamfocus@as-coa.org . Share and subscribe at Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. The music in this podcast is is performed by Tiganá Santana for Americas Society. Find out about upcoming concerts at: musicoftheamericas.org Opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Americas Society/Council of the Americas or its members. 📧Sign up for our newsletters: as-coa.org/newsletters Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: @ASCOA Instagram: @ascoa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ascoaonline/ Bluesky: @ascoa.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASCOA/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ascoa…

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Could a Referendum Rattle Uruguay's Presidential Race? 30:03

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Uruguayans head to the polls on October 27 for what is looking to be a close contest between the incumbent conservative coalition and the leftist Broad Front. But there’s another key player in the race: a constitutional referendum that could reshape the country’s pension system. Nicolás Saldías , a senior analyst for Latin America and the Caribbean at the Economist Intelligence Unit, profiles the major presidential candidates and details what’s on the line economically and politically if the pension reform is approved. Access other episodes of Latin America in Focus at www.as-coa.org/podcast and send us feedback at latamfocus@as-coa.org . Share and subscribe at Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. The music in this podcast is “Three Points of View" performed by Gustavo Casenave for Americas Society. Find out about upcoming concerts at: musicoftheamericas.org Opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Americas Society/Council of the Americas or its members. Opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Americas Society/Council of the Americas or its members. 📧Sign up for our newsletters: as-coa.org/newsletters Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: @ASCOA Instagram: @ascoa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ascoaonline/ Bluesky: @ascoa.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASCOA/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ascoa…

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What Brazil’s Twitter Ban Tells Us about Internet Laws in Latin America 32:39

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