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WEBEach year, AS/COA hosts public conferences and private, off-the-record meetings throughout Latin America, creating spaces for the public and private sectors to convene. Presidents of the Americas. AS/COA hosts heads of state from the Western Hemisphere in conjunction with opening debate of the UN General Assembly and throughout the year.
The True Poetry: The Art of María Izquierdo - AS/COA
WEBJul 28, 1997 · The True Poetry: The Art of María Izquierdo, curated by Elizabeth Ferrer, brought together some 60 outstanding paintings and works on paper by the artist. The exhibition was organized thematically, focusing on the development of her pictorial vocabulary as she portrayed the circus, the Mexican landscape, still …
Chart: How U.S. Latinos Voted in the 2020 Presidential Election
WEBNov 5, 2020 · Talk about the Latino vote surged after incumbent President Donald Trump picked up Florida’s 29 electoral votes early on Tuesday evening. Indeed, the Cuban-American vote in Florida was decisive, breaking 56-41 for the Republican incumbent compared to an even 49-49 split among non-Cuban voters. But the Latino vote in Florida is a …
Washington Conference on the Americas - AS/COA
WEBIn continuing collaboration with the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, the 54th Washington Conference on the Americas, entitled "Advancing the Business Case for the Americas," was held on May 8th, 2024 at the Organization of American States. A special sponsor-only event took place on May 7 …
Explainer: What Is Mercosur? - AS/COA
WEBThe Southern Common Market—known as Mercosur in Spanish and Mercosul in Portuguese—is one of the world’s leading economic blocs, its fifth-largest economy. Mercosur is made up of four member countries: Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The group encompasses 295 million people and has a combined GDP of nearly $2 trillion.
Eric Farnsworth - AS/COA
WEBDownload a hi-res photo of Eric Farnsworth.. Eric Farnsworth leads the Washington office of the Council of the Americas and the Americas Society with a passion for promoting the importance of the Western Hemisphere for U.S. economic, security, and strategic interests. A recognized expert, he maintains an important policy leadership and advocacy role across a broad range of issues, including U ...
Chart: Evaluating Latin American Democracies in 2022 - AS/COA
WEBJan 11, 2022 · Per IDEA’s Global State of Democracy Report 2021, released last November, most Latin American democracies are holding steady, if not stagnating, at mid-range levels of quality. But according to Latinobarómetro’s 2021 report published the same month, there’s a growing indifference among citizens in …
Explainer: What Is UNASUR? - AS/COA
WEBNov 30, 2012 · The Union of South American Nations is an intergovernmental body modeled after the European Union. Known as UNASUR, the group acts as a forum for interaction between member-country leaders and also serves as a platform for interregional trade promotion. World Bank figures for 2011 show that the group’s total GDP is worth more than $4.1 trillion.
Get the Facts: Five Reasons Why Immigrants Are Critical for Our ...
WEBAug 28, 2013 · Five Reasons Why Immigrants are Critical for Our Agricultural Sector. 1. With agricultural employers continuously in search of more employees, immigrant workers fill the jobs that the industry desperately needs to remain competitive. Seventy-one percent of crop workers surveyed between 2007 and 2009 were foreign born. [1]
Explainer: What Is DACA? - AS/COA
WEBDec 11, 2020 · Under DACA, the U.S. government will not pursue the deportation of qualified individuals for two years. DACA recipients may apply for a renewal of their deferred action and are encouraged to do so four to five months before the two years is up, as the approval process can take up to 120 days.Another key DACA benefit for undocumented individuals is the opportunity to receive employment ...