The Americas Today

Tune in to "Americas Today" with Miguel Pizarro, Venezuelan congressional deputy and key player in the opposition's negotiation process. Hear his insights on the crucial July 28 elections and the fight for democracy in Venezuela.

Amid new security legislation in Chile and ongoing crises in Ecuador, how can Latin America address its public security challenges? Join our conversation with expert Lucia Dammert, who will challenge conventional approaches and provide new insights.

Join us on "The Americas Today" podcast with Paul J. Angelo as we explore his new book "From Peril to Partnership," discussing lessons from past U.S.-Latin America security partnerships for today's crises.

Join a conversation with Gabriel Oddone, a top Uruguayan economist, as we delve into Uruguay's political and economic scene. Discover how U.S.-Uruguay relations are being shaped and the significance of the upcoming presidential elections.

Why should you care about Venezuela's Amazonia? 'The Mining Arc: Ecocide or Suicide?', produced by Cristina & Santiago Burelli, reveals the devastation from illegal mining endorsed by the Maduro government in Venezuela, with impacts for the environment, indigenous rights, and security across the broader region.

This week, María Corina Machado, despite being banned, announced plans to file her candidacy for Venezuela's presidency. Don't miss the last of three talks as she appeals to the Venezuelan diaspora in the U.S.

The Venezuelan presidential elections are set for July 28. Hear from the opposition's chosen candidate, María Corina Machado, in the second of three sessions. She discusses the environment, the journey towards sustainability, and the challenge of illegal mining on indigenous rights.

Even with Haiti unraveling and immigration crises escalating at the southern border, did you notice the Americas were entirely omitted from last Thursday's State of the Union? Sadly, it's not unusual. Why this oversight in a world engulfed in conflict? Dive into 'The Americas Today' with the Council on Foreign Relation's VP Shannon O’Neil as we unpack ‘The United States’ Missed Opportunity in Latin America’ and discuss the untapped potential amidst global challenges.

Join us for the first episode of "The Americas Today", a new Global Americans podcast with insights on US-Latin America relations & inter-American dynamics you won’t find anywhere else. Recorded on Monday 3/4, this episode features the first of three conversations with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. Machado discusses her path to politics, womanhood in Venezuela, and the personal sacrifices she has been forced to make. In later sessions, she will share her plans for Venezuela’s environment and economy, talk migration, and make her case to the Venezuelan diaspora in the United States.