The Americas Today

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.