The @StimsonCenter Latin America Program provides a nonpartisan forum for experts and scholars to discuss the most critical issues facing the Hemisphere.
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"There is no conflict that will end through a military solution," said candidate for UN Secretary-General @CarolynRB1.
Yesterday, Rodrigues-Birkett laid out her vision for leadership in the UN. Watch the event here: stimson.org/event/a-vision-f…
"Brazil will become even more dependent on Chinese trade, investment, and technology," writes Nonresident Fellow @Roberto Simon.
Brazil's runoff elections is quickly approaching, and the country's economic future is on the ballot. Read more here: stimson.org/2026/brazils-ele…
TOMORROW at Stimson: UN Secretary-General Candidate Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett
Join us on October 15th at 4:00 pm for Stimson's third discussion in our series leading up to the election for UN Secretary-General. RSVP here: stimson.org/event/a-vision-f…
AI development is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. Candidate for UN Secretary General @mfespinosaEC wants to ensure that AI "is not just another tool for inequality."
Watch her talk with the @StimsonCenter to hear more!👉👉bit.ly/StimsonEspinosaEvent
"Argentina and Chile have done a really excellent job doing all the things you need to do to get these 27 countries to agree," said Claire Christian at this week's event on CCAMLR and Antarctic conservation. 🦐
Check out the event here: stimson.org/event/building-c…
"‘He robs and steals, but he gets things done,’" Director @benjamingedan told the NY Sun, referring to concerns about political corruption in the Brazilian elections.
Read more here: nysun.com/article/can-pro-tr…
AI development is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. Candidate for UN Secretary General @mfespinosaEC wants to ensure that AI "is not just another tool for inequality."
Watch her talk with the @StimsonCenter to hear more!👉👉bit.ly/StimsonEspinosaEvent
"‘He robs and steals, but he gets things done,’" Director @benjamingedan told the NY Sun, referring to concerns about political corruption in the Brazilian elections.
Read more here: nysun.com/article/can-pro-tr…
"It's worth the fight. I mean, literally, humanity depends on it."
Powerful words from @ashlancousteau on establishing Marine Protected Areas in the Southern Ocean. Thank you to Ashlan Cousteau and Claire Christian for yesterday's inisghtful discussion! 🐧
Next up in our UN Secretary-General Candidate Series: Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett
Join us on October 15th at 4:00 pm as we host the third discussion in our series leading up to the Secretary-General's election. RSVP here: stimson.org/event/a-vision-f…
Brazil heads to a runoff election between President Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro.
Ahead of Sunday’s race, Fellow @robertosimon emphasized that "[Crime and insecurity] is mobilizing voters…that's bad news for the left."
Take a look here: npr.org/2026/10/02/nx-s1-598…
"We want investment, employment, [and] technology," stated Bolivian president Rodrigo Paz at the #UNGeneralAssembly.
The Initiative for Knowledge in the Americas seeks to address gaps in scientific, technological and innovation capacities. stimson.org/project/initiati…
Join us TOMORROW for a discussion on the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, featuring @ashlancousteau and Claire Christian. 🦐
Register here:stimson.org/event/building-c…
Join us tomorrow for this event!
🚨Join us TUESDAY for a critical discussion on conservation action needed in the Antarctic.
🚨Register at the link below!
stimson.org/event/building-c…
Latin America Program retweeted
The legislative results in Brazil make the country’s rightward turn hard to deny.
The broader regional trend, however, is exaggerated—as is Trump’s influence.
After all, Trump is unpopular both at home and in Latin America, while many of the region’s new conservative leaders have seen public support fade quickly.
El Partido Liberal, la formación liderada por el expresidente Jair Bolsonaro, prácticamente dobló su bancada y controlará más de la tercera parte del Senado de Brasil.
efe.com/mundo/partido-libera…
“Indeed, Milei’s Trump mimicry has produced significant rewards."
Take a look at what Director @benjamingedan said about Argentina's economy in Courthouse News 👉 courthousenews.com/milei-tur…
"Es probable que gran parte de lo que Delcy le está ofreciendo a EE.UU. [Maduro] también lo habría ofrecido", dijo el director @benjamingedan en @bbcmundo.
Lee el artículo aquí 👉 bbc.com/mundo/articles/c623x…
Last month, we were thrilled to have former Peruvian President @Fsagasti join us for a private roundtable on Peru's political prospects. Read more here: stimson.org/event/a-private-…
Sobre la reunión entre Trump y Delcy Rodríguez, el director @benjamingedan expuso que "parece que Trump muestra… satisfacción con su relación con el actual gobierno autoritario [en Venezuela]" en un artículo reciente de @bbcmundo.
¡Lee más aquí! bbc.com/mundo/articles/c623x…
What does Peru's future look like? Last month, former Peruvian President @Fsagasti joined us for a private dialogue on Peru's political climate and economic conditions.
Want to read more about the conversation? Take a look here 👉 stimson.org/event/a-private-…