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Center for Strategic and International Studies

The CSIS Americas Program podcast looks at the politics and policies of the 35 countries in the Western Hemisphere. It especially focuses on U.S. engagement with the region, whether on trade, diplomacy, or security issues like drugs and terrorism. Guests include top policymakers from the U.S. and other countries.

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  • 207 episodes
  • Updated July 23

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  • May 26, 2022 · 26 min

    A Regional View on the Summit of the Americas

    The upcoming Summit of the Americas ought to be an important venue for the United States and the region to align responses to shared challenges and strengthen hemispheric cooperation. Nevertheless, the summit is already struggling to live up to this potential, facing criticism that the current agenda downplays the concerns voiced by the region, as well as recent threats by several countries including Mexico, Bolivia, and Honduras to boycott the event.

  • May 12, 2022 · 28 min

    Sharpening the Democratic Playbook

    In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Christopher Sabatini, Senior Research Fellow for Latin America, the US and the Americas Programme at Chatham House. Together, they outline what the international community can do to push back on rising authoritarianism, and empower democracy defenders.

  • May 5, 2022 · 21 min

    The Future of the Zones for Employment and Economic Development in Honduras

    In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Matthew Rooney, Director of Outreach and Strategic Partnerships at the George W. Bush Center. Together, they discuss expectations for the ZEDE model and its impact on economic growth, as well as some of the obstacles the zones confront when it comes to political stability and change.

  • Mar 31, 2022 · 26 min

    The PCA: Turning the Tide and Moving the Needle

    Margarita R. Seminario sits down with Mark Lopes, Chief Operating Officer of the Partnership for Central America, to discuss the vision behind the PCA, its current projects in the region, and work on gender and inclusion.

  • Mar 3, 2022 · 21 min

    Taking Stock of International Criminal Court's Investigation into the Maduro Regime

    Since 2018 the International Criminal Court (ICC) has been investigating abuses perpetrated by the Venezuelan security forces. Last November, the ICC Chief Prosecutor signed a Letter of Understanding with Nicolás Maduro beginning a formal investigation—the first of its kind launched in a Latin American country.

  • Feb 3, 2022 · 28 min

    Who's Who in the Costa Rican Elections

    On February 6, Costa Ricans will head to the polls in the first round of presidential elections. With a crowded field featuring no fewer than 25 presidential hopefuls, and much of the electorate still undecided, the situation on the ground, and consequences for the country are difficult to parse.

  • Jan 20, 2022 · 24 min

    Illegal Mining and Transnational Crime in the Amazon

    Mining is an essential economic sector for many countries in the Andes-Amazon region. However, due to a spike in global demand for mineral resources and lack of proper regulation on the industry, transnational criminal organizations have taken advantage of the ​lucrative industry to fuel their operations in the region, while harming local communities and ecosystems.

  • Jan 6, 2022 · 33 min

    The Regional Political Climate for 2022

    The past year has showcased both the resiliency and failures of democracies throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. With key elections coming up in 2022, the region will continue to grapple in meaningful and challenging ways with its democratic future.

  • Nov 16, 2021 · 22 min

    Looking Beyond Nicaragua’s Sham Elections

    In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Bianca Jagger, Founder and Chair of the Bianca Jagger Human Rights Foundation and a tireless defender of social justice in her native Nicaragua.

  • Oct 28, 2021 · 18 min

    Happiness in Times of Covid-19 in Latin America

    Margarita R. Seminario sits down with Gerver Torres, a research adviser with the Gallup Organization to discuss the information and data behind the World Happiness Report and the impact of Covid-19 on different social groups in Latin America as well as the importance of government transparency and government responses to the pandemic.