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Latin America in Focus

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by AS/COA Online, Council of the Americas, Americas Society, Carin Zissis

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Latin America in Focus is the leading English-language podcast on Latin American politics, economics, and policy. What does AI's tectonic change mean for Latin America? Are youth losing faith in democracy? Can the region power up its lithium and critical minerals prospects? Will security or foreign policy influence elections? Latin America in Focus (or LatAmFocus) takes on topics like these, giving context to the big issues affecting the Americas today. Twice a month, Americas Society / Council of the Americas Online team brings you in-depth interviews with top experts, journalists, artists, and entrepreneurs on the ground in and from countries such as Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, Chile, and more. Go in depth on the latest trends in Latin American politics, regional trade and economics, foreign policy, and culture in this podcast series by Americas Society/Council of the Americas.

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Recent Episodes

July 13, 2026

Financing Venezuela’s Future in the Aftermath of Disaster

Luisa Leme interviews Rafael Velasquez Garcia and Ángel Cárdenas Sosa about financing Venezuela's reconstruction and humanitarian aid post-earthquake.

June 25, 2026

What Will Keiko Fujimori Face as President of Peru?

Former Peruvian Finance Minister Alfredo Thorne discusses Keiko Fujimori's upcoming presidency and Peru's political and economic future with host Carin Zissis in this interview.

June 11, 2026

De la Espriella, Cepeda, and Colombia’s Political Divide

Dr. Sandra Borda, a professor at the Universidad de los Andes, discusses Colombia's widening political divide and the influence of key figures with AS/COA's Carin Zissis in this interview.

253 total episodes available with 51 transcripts

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What is Latin America in Focus?: Latin America in Focus is the leading English-language podcast on Latin American politics, economics, and policy.

What does AI's tectonic change mean for Latin America? Are youth losing faith in democracy? Can the region power up its lithium and critical minerals prospects? Will security or foreign policy influence elections? Latin America in Focus (or LatAmFocus) takes on topics like these, giving context to the big issues affecting the Americas today. Twice a month, Americas Society / Council of the Americas Online team brings you in-depth interviews with top experts, journalists, artists, and entrepreneurs on the ground in and from countries such as Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, Chile, and more.

Go in depth on the latest trends in Latin American politics, regional trade and economics, foreign policy, and culture in this podcast series by Americas Society/Council of the Americas.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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