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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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!
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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-…
"I don't have a magic wand." 🪄
@rafaelmgrossi shares his views on successes and failures of the United Nations. Want to hear more about his vision for diplomacy and leadership? Watch his speech here 👉 bit.ly/StimsonGrossiEvent
"El enemigo no tiene uniforme, se esconde entre nuestra propia gente” said Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori at the UN General Assembly yesterday.
Watch Latin America's leaders take the stage in New York City here👉 gadebate.un.org/en/81/peru
At yesterday's UN General Assembly, President Trump announced that "freedom will be coming to Cuba."
Watch his whole speech here 👉👉 webtv.un.org/en/asset/k17/k1…
"Lula has long been a champion of international cooperation. Trump, by contrast, sees the UN as a waste of money," said Director @benjamingedan in Valor International, ahead of both presidents' UN speeches.
Read more here!! valorinternational.globo.com…
Director @benjamingedan underscores that "it will be important for Argentina to build a better model" for social approval, as it faces up against Peru and Bolivia in the critical minerals boom.🪨💎
Read more about the path forward here! batimes.com.ar/news/opinion-…
In a recent article from República, Director @benjamingedan explains how Latin American governments are facing growing pressure to stop criminal organizations as they become more sophisticated.
Take a look at the article here! republica.com/internacional/…
Latin America Program retweeted
Thank you for the warm welcome. It is an honor to join the Latin America Program’s Advisory Board at the Stimson Center. I look forward to contributing my experience and working together to advance economic growth and development across our region
We are excited to welcome @RobalsdqAlvarez, @Roque_Benavides, and @IvanOntanedaB to the Latin America Program's Advisory Board! 🙌
Read more about how these leaders will advance our work on governance and economic growth here!
stimson.org/2026/stimson-cen…
Latin America Program retweeted
Agradezco al Stimson Center de Washington, DC, por la invitación a formar parte de su Consejo Asesor.
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US troops on the ground in Ecuador??
Read @LATAMProg Director, @benjamingedan's piece on the Trump administration's counterterrorism operations in Latin America to learn more! stimson.org/2026/fighting-pr…
We are excited to welcome @RobalsdqAlvarez, @Roque_Benavides, and @IvanOntanedaB to the Latin America Program's Advisory Board! 🙌
Read more about how these leaders will advance our work on governance and economic growth here!
stimson.org/2026/stimson-cen…