The Americas Project
About the Project
The Americas Project at the Center for American Progress is focused on the United States' relationship with and place in the Americas. The United States is in the midst of dramatic changes that will profoundly affect its future and are manifest both in the rapid growth of its Latino population and the ever-increasing interconnections with its neighbors throughout the Americas. Through rigorous research and open collaboration, The Americas Project seeks to more fully explore and understand those changes, the relationships among them, and their implications for progressive policy abroad and at home. The Americas Project endeavors to formulate innovative policy recommendations to address those changing realities and, through active engagement of all forms of media, effectively communicate its proposals to a wide range of audiences.
Featured Content
Is Latin America Moving to the Right?
Recent elections and polls show several Latin American countries leaning conservative, but analysts and politicians should look beyond ideology and ask whether the upcoming elections’ winners will serve people’s needs, writes Stephanie Miller.
Web 2.0 and Latin America’s Upcoming Elections
As Latin America and the Caribbean enter a new round of elections, the region’s analysts should take a close look at the Internet’s role in shaping the electoral landscape, writes Stephanie Miller.
An Opportunity to Enhance Regional Security
The United States should use the arrival of the Martinelli administration in Panama to enhance bilateral and regional security cooperation, writes Stephanie Miller.
The Chávez Shuffle
Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez says he’s the new Simón Bolivar, but his politics contradict those of the legendary commander in chief, writes Robert Valencia.
Colombia’s Strategic Role in the Western Hemisphere
Stephanie Miller interviews Colombia’s Minister of Foreign Relations Jaime Bermúdez.
A Historic Decision on Cuba
The Organization of American States approved Cuba’s reintegration to the Inter-American system, yet the country’s intention to join is doubtful, writes Stephanie Miller.
Cooperating with China in Latin America
The United States should find ways to turn China’s growing presence in Latin America and the Caribbean into an opportunity, writes Stephanie Miller.
The Obama Administration and Colombia in 2010
With the Colombian 2010 presidential race heating up, now it's the time to assess what’s at stake for the United States and its historically staunchest ally in the region, writes Stephanie Miller.
New Era in U.S.-Latin America Relations Requires Action
The Summit of the Americas closed with a sense of shared optimism, but next up are difficult choices for several key players, writes Stephanie Miller.
Transcending the Rio Grande
Recommendations from CAP's Mexico Working Group detail why and how U.S.-Mexico relations should reach beyond the border.President Obama Meets the Americas: Obama's mission at the Summit of the Americas should be to listen to other leaders and communicate a commitment to environmental sustainability and energy, writes Stephanie Miller.
A Regional Strategy for Drug Wars in the Americas: The Obama administration must develop a comprehensive regional strategy to stop drug-related violence from spreading beyond Mexico, writes Stephanie Miller.
The United States and Brazil: A report from Kellie Meiman and David Rothkopf presents two perspectives on dealing with partnership and rivalry between the United States and Brazil.
Democracy Strengthened or Weakened?: Venezuela approved Hugo Chávez’s request to abolish presidential term limits, evidence of a broader trend toward stronger presidents in Latin America, writes Stephanie Miller.
Missing the Point on Latin America: A Washington Post editorial proposes an ultimatum to Latin American governments, when what is needed is a strategy that delivers for the region's people, writes Stephanie Miller.
Bush Plays Politics as Cubans Suffer: Stephanie Miller explains why we need to temporarily ease restrictions so that Cuban Americans can care for their families.