Online Reach and Expat Votes in El Salvador’s Election

Latin America in Focus

26:18

How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…

about a year ago 39:54

MP3•Episode home

2024 will be a big year for Latin American elections, and the first one takes place in El Salvador. Popular President Nayib Bukele is likely to win a race that showcases his regional—and global—influence. Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas’ Roberta Braga explains how Bukele’s social media strategy spreads beyond El Salvador’s borders and calls for a rethink of how online disinformation. Virginia Commonwealth University’s Michael Paarlberg delves into how that message is being received in the large Salvadoran diaspora, which is expected to vote in record numbers this year.

This episode will be the first in a series exploring the year’s elections and the forces shaping them. Catch the series and learn about 2024 elections via our guide at: www.as-coa.org/2024

Read our Explainer: El Salvador's 2024 Presidential and Legislative Elections

This podcast was produced by Executive Producer Luisa Leme with support from Jon Orbach. Carin Zissis is the host.
The music in this podcast is “Receitas de Samba” by C4 Trio and was recorded for Americas Society.
Access other episodes of Latin America in Focus at: www.as-coa.org/podcast
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

212 episodes

Latin America in Focus

Online Reach and Expat Votes in El Salvador’s Election

Latin America in Focus

191 subscribers

published about a year ago

MP3•Episode home

This episode will be the first in a series exploring the year’s elections and the forces shaping them. Catch the series and learn about 2024 elections via our guide at: www.as-coa.org/2024

Read our Explainer: El Salvador's 2024 Presidential and Legislative Elections

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

212 episodes

All episodes

Latin America in Focus

1
Trade and Tensions—Latin America Braces for Trump's Tariffs 26:47

1 day ago26:47

26:47

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…

Latin America in Focus

1
Drugs, Guns, and Dollars: Unpacking the Implications of Cartels' FTO Designation 41:51

16 days ago41:51

41:51

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…

Latin America in Focus

1
What Brazil Can Teach the Americas About Immigration 43:53

29 days ago43:53

43:53

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…

Latin America in Focus

1
The Durability of Mano Dura in Ecuador 28:59

6 weeks ago28:59

28:59

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…

Latin America in Focus

1
Borders, Bargains, and Bluster: Did Trump's Day One Set the Tone for Latin America? 36:40

9 weeks ago36:40

36:40

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…

Latin America in Focus

1
The Soft Power of Latin American Music 40:05

15 weeks ago40:05

40:05

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…

Latin America in Focus

1
Lula, Sheinbaum, and Milei on a Shifting Global Stage 31:29

18 weeks ago31:29

31:29

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…

Latin America in Focus

1
Latin America’s Companies of Tomorrow, Today 36:27

20 weeks ago36:27

36:27

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…

Latin America in Focus

1
What Do Brazil's Municipal Elections Tell About Polarization in Latin America? 33:50

23 weeks ago33:50

33:50

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…

Latin America in Focus

1
Could a Referendum Rattle Uruguay's Presidential Race? 30:03

25 weeks ago30:03

30:03

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…

Latin America in Focus

1
What Brazil’s Twitter Ban Tells Us about Internet Laws in Latin America 32:39

27 weeks ago32:39

32:39

On August 31, users of Twitter/X woke up to a platform devoid of Brazilians. After a protracted fight with CEO Elon Musk , Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered a shutdown of the social media site in his country. Marie Santini , founder of Net Lab, details the timeline that led to the shutdown and how it fits in the Brazil’s larger efforts around Internet regulation. Then, University of Palermo’s Agustina Del Campo gives a regional panorama and explains what’s changing with the approach of countries—and companies—to Internet moderation. 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 "Caiboaté" performed by Alejandro Brittes and Baroque Ensemble 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…

Latin America in Focus

1
LatAm in Focus at 200: What Do We Know about Electoral Trends in the Americas? 41:25

30 weeks ago41:25

41:25

Our latest edition of Latin America in Focus marks a major milestone: episode 200. Over the past eight years, we’ve covered a range of topics—and asked a lot of questions, including in our episode titles. For this episode, we decided to revisit three of those questions to see how we would answer them now. Half the world is going to the polls in 2024, so we focus on elections. Americas Quarterly Editor-in-Chief and AS/COA Vice President of Policy Brian Winter tells us why Latin America’s anti-incumbency trend may be coming to a close. Pew Research Center’s Director of Race and Ethnicity Research Mark Hugo Lopez covers how Latino voters view the high-stakes U.S. presidential competition between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. And, AS/COA Online Editor-in-Chief Carin Zissis shares what to watch for in Mexico, where Claudia Sheinbaum is preparing to take the presidential reins in Mexico. Speaking of elections, check out AS/COA’s 2024 guide for more about this year’s votes. www.as-coa.org/2024 Find out more about what the Latino vote means for the U.S. elections in our poll tracker: https://www.as-coa.org/articles/poll-tracker-latino-vote-2024-us-presidential-election Listen to the original episodes that sparked these three segments: “Will the Anti-incumbency Wave Reach Argentina and Guatemala?” https://www.as-coa.org/articles/latam-focus-will-anti-incumbency-wave-reach-argentina-and-guatemala “What Do We Really Know about the Latino Vote?” https://www.as-coa.org/articles/latam-focus-what-do-we-really-know-about-latino-vote Mark Hugo Lopez also appeared in an episode titled, “The Myth of the Monolithic Latino Vote” https://www.as-coa.org/articles/latam-focus-myth-monolithic-latino-vote “In Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Won Big: Now What?” https://www.as-coa.org/articles/latam-focus-mexico-claudia-sheinbaum-won-big-now-what The music in this podcast is “Galopada” by Itiberê Zwarg, performed 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…

Latin America in Focus

1
On the Ground and Online: Venezuela's Electoral Battle 31:55

36 weeks ago31:55

31:55

Since he came to power 11 years ago, Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro has been stacking the decks in his political favor. But will he hit a wall in the July 28 election? The regime disqualified popular rival candidate Maria Corina Machado, yet a unified opposition is leading the polls. “[The Maduro government] could try to do a mega fraud, but the political costs, even within the ruling coalition, could be very high,” journalist and political analyst Tony Frangie Mawad tells AS/COA’s Guillermo Zubillaga in an on-the-ground view of the electoral competition. The fight to govern Venezuela is being played out online as well. Mariví Marin Vázquez , founder and executive director of digital observatory ProBox, explains why the country’s voters have turned to social media to get news. She told AS/COA’s Carin Zissis how the regime exploits social media algorithms as it seeks to soften Maduro’s image, even as online tools offer an opportunity for independent news sources and civil society to share information. Access other episodes of Latin America in Focus at www.as-coa.org/podcast and send us feedback at: latamfocus@as-coa.org Learn more about Venezuela’s elections at: www.as-coa.org/2024 Read ProBox resources on Venezuelan social media use ( t.ly/y7bh3 ) and the Maduro regime’s use of online tools ( t.ly/Kk1NG ). Read an Americas Quarterly article by AS/COA’s Board Chair Andrés Gluski and President/CEO Susan Segal about why this electoral round may be different: t.ly/NDCxh This is the seventh episode in our 2024 election series. Prior episodes covered what comes next for Mexico after Claudia’s Sheinbaum’s electoral win, how Latin America figures into the Trump-Biden battle, the Dominican Republic’s unique political culture, the economic agenda for Panama’s next president, the youth vote in Mexico, and Nayib Bukele’s global reach. Find this content and more in this year's election guide at: www.as-coa.org/2024 The music in this podcast is “ Nos volveremos a encontrar ,” performed by Venezuelan singer-songwriter Geraldyn García and cuatro player Daniel Molina 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…

Latin America in Focus

1
How Can Latin America Fix Its Water Crisis? 38:03

39 weeks ago38:03

38:03

Latin America, the biggest source of freshwater in the world, is running dry. Amid record-breaking temperatures, 150 million people live in water-scarce areas and water insecurity is becoming a new normal for many. But solutions exist. World Meteorological Organization’s Rodney Martinez and Acción Andina’s Florent Kaiser cover how Latin American countries can address the region’s water crisis. They talk how science and early warning systems are available for use, that simple solutions can restore water access in dry areas, and how water can be a decisive argument when engaging stakeholders to take action. Read more about this episode: https://tinyurl.com/yvr7p5n3 Read an Americas Quarterly issue on water: https://tinyurl.com/ytt3xkmz Read WMO’s recent report on the State of the Climate in Latin America and the Caribbean 2023 https://tinyurl.com/2kpptghk Get other episodes of Latin America in Focus at www.as-coa.org/podcast and send us feedback at: latamfocus@as-coa.org The music in this podcast was performed by Tiganá Santana for Americas Society. You can catch this concert and others on our YouTube channel. 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…

Latin America in Focus

1
In Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Won Big. Now What? 43:41

42 weeks ago43:41