2026 IN THE AMERICAS: STORIES THAT MAY DRIVE THE NEWS - Join the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center for a conversation examining the political, security, and economic developments most likely to drive headlines across Latin America and the Caribbean in 2026.

The year 2026 could reshape Latin America and the Caribbean’s future as electoral shifts, geopolitical pressure, and economic questions pop up across the region. The United States is also expected to take an even greater role in areas ranging from security to regional commerce and investment. While governments, markets, and societies navigate a changing global landscape, journalists on the ground are already tracking the stories that could shape the year ahead.

This discussion builds on AALAC’s recent publication, “Latin America and the Caribbean in 2026: Ten defining questions for the year ahead,” with a journalist-led conversation on what to watch, potential surprises, and why these stories will matter for the region and beyond.

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 01/12/2025