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On June 10, the second edition of the 2026 CFO Forum took place in São Paulo, bringing together senior finance executives from leading Brazilian companies and multinational corporations for a private, off-the-record discussion. The forum featured engaging conversations on Brazil’s economic outlook, the transformative impact of artificial intelligence, and how CFOs can prepare for and capitalize on a future in which AI agents play an increasingly prominent role in the workplace.
Special thanks to our partners at @BankofAmerica, who opened their São Paulo offices for the event, to @Moodys for their continuous support, and to all speakers who participated.
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This year's Spring Party was all about recognizing leadership, vision, and commitment to the Americas.
We were thrilled to award the Gold Medal to Pedro Azagra, CEO of @iberdrola; Sergio Díaz-Granados (@sergiodigra), executive president of @AgendaCAF; and Alejandro Soberón, founder and executive chairman of Grupo CIE, as well as founder and chief executive officer of @ocesa_total.
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Cipriani 25 Broadway and congratulations to our 2026 Gold Medal honorees!
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🎙️ Who gets to define the left and right of Colombia’s increasingly polarized political landscape?
Self-described outsider de la Espriella can use his first-round momentum to shape Colombia’s right, @sandraborda tells @CarinZissis. But leftist Senator Cepeda faces an uphill battle to distinguish himself from outgoing President Petro ahead of the June 21 runoff.
Listen to the full episode: ow.ly/bP6w50ZazIC
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Thank you, @sandraborda, for this great chat covering Colombia's runoff.
She explains why De la Espriella may not be such an "outsider," the Petro challenge for Cepeda's campaign, Trump's impact on the race, and what the outcome means for Colombia's global ties.
#LatAmFocus🎧👇
🇨🇴 Colombia’s “political and ideological spectrum is now wider than it was before,” says @sandraborda ahead of a June 21 presidential runoff between far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist Senator Ivan Cepeda.
Speaking to @CarinZissis for #LatAmFocus, Borda covers the figures and forces shaping the race.
🎧 Listen: ow.ly/bP6w50ZazIC
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On June 11, COA was pleased to welcome Ambassador of El Salvador to the U.S. @MilenaMayorga, for a private meeting with our members in DC, as part of our Ambassador Breakfast Series.
Amb. Mayorga discussed El Salvador's economic transformation, including the country's focus on security, education, technology, infrastructure, and private-sector investment. She highlighted opportunities in construction, hospitality, logistics, artificial intelligence, digital services, and financial technology, while also addressing El Salvador's close economic ties with the United States and the role of the Salvadoran diaspora.
For this engaging dialogue, which was moderated by AS/COA Vice President Kevin Sullivan, COA was pleased to welcome members from across a range of sectors, including technology, financial services, agriculture, hospitality, logistics, and construction.
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COA was honored to host Argentina’s Secretary of Mining Dr. Luís Lucero (@secmineria_arg) and Argentine Ambassador to the U.S. Alec Oxenford (@alejandrito) for a private dinner in Washington on June 10.
During the discussion, Secretary Lucero shared insights on the Milei Administration’s ongoing efforts to foster an attractive and reliable investment climate, and on the significant progress Argentina has already made. Participants discussed the strategic role of the mining sector—alongside energy and agriculture—as a key driver for Argentina's long-term economic growth, particularly under the framework of the Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI).
Thank you to Secretary Lucero, Ambassador Oxenford, and our members for engaging in this timely conversation.
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🇨🇴 Colombia’s “political and ideological spectrum is now wider than it was before,” says @sandraborda ahead of a June 21 presidential runoff between far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist Senator Ivan Cepeda.
Speaking to @CarinZissis for #LatAmFocus, Borda covers the figures and forces shaping the race.
🎧 Listen: ow.ly/bP6w50ZazIC
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Fue un honor y un privilegio para Americas Society entregar la Medalla de Oro a @sergiodigra durante nuestra Spring Party 2026 en Nueva York.
Lea más sobre la gala y los tres homenajeados de este año: as-coa.org/articles/rinde-ho…
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En Nueva York se llevó a cabo la ceremonia de entrega de la Medalla de Oro de @ASCOA, la máxima distinción otorgada por Americas Society/Council of the Americas a líderes que han contribuido al crecimiento, la integración y el desarrollo de las Américas.
Nuestro presidente ejecutivo, @sergiodigra, fue uno de los galardonados, un reconocimiento que refleja el trabajo que impulsamos para promover la integración regional, movilizar inversiones y avanzar hacia un desarrollo más sostenible, productivo e inclusivo en América Latina y el Caribe.
Durante décadas, ASCOA ha promovido el diálogo y la cooperación en el hemisferio, fortaleciendo los vínculos entre los sectores público y privado.
En sus palabras de agradecimiento, Sergio Díaz-Granados destacó la importancia de la integración en un momento de profundas transformaciones globales: “¿Por qué no convertir nuestra cercanía geográfica, nuestra complementariedad económica, nuestra riqueza natural y nuestra diversidad cultural en una plataforma para la prosperidad compartida?”.
Como banco de desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe, seguimos comprometidos con la movilización de inversiones, la conexión de territorios y la generación de oportunidades que mejoren la vida de millones de personas.
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Last night was a special night for Americas Society. We awarded the Gold Medal to Pedro Azagra, CEO of @iberdrola; Sergio Díaz-Granados (@sergiodigra), executive president of @AgendaCAF; and Alejandro Soberón, founder and executive chairman of Grupo CIE, as well as founder and chief executive officer of @ocesa_total.
AS honored Azagra, Díaz-Granados, and Soberón for their leadership and efforts in promoting growth and long-term prosperity throughout the Americas. They received the recognition at our event held at Cipriani 25 Broadway in New York City.
Read more about the night and the three honorees: as-coa.org/articles/americas…
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Anoche Americas Society tuvo una celebración muy especial. En nuestra Spring Party 2026, otorgamos la Medalla de Oro a Pedro Azagra, consejero delegado (CEO) de @iberdrola; Sergio Díaz-Granados (@sergiodigra), presidente ejecutivo de @AgendaCAF; y Alejandro Soberón, fundador y presidente ejecutivo de Grupo CIE, así como fundador y director general (CEO) de @ocesa_total.
AS rindió homenaje a Azagra, Díaz-Granados y Soberón por su liderazgo y esfuerzos en promover el crecimiento y la prosperidad a largo plazo en todo el continente americano. Los tres galardonados recibieron el reconocimiento en una gala celebrada en Cipriani 25 Broadway en la ciudad de Nueva York.
Lea más sobre la gala y los homenajeados: as-coa.org/articles/rinde-ho…
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Since winning the World Cup bid, trade among USMCA partners 🇨🇦 🇲🇽 🇺🇲 has soared 27 percent to over $1.9 trillion. Yet, as AS/COA's @CarinZissis explains in #BilateralXRay, persistent tariffs and the threat of the pact slipping into annual reviews loom over the region's investment certainty.
We are pleased our AS/COA Online Editor-in-Chief/VP of Content Strategy could contribute timely analysis as an invited author to this monthly think tank analysis published by @USMexicoFound and @imcomx.
#BilateralXray | ✍️ INVITED AUTHOR
@CarinZissis, VP, Content Strategy & Editor-in-Chief, @ASCOA Online
"The USMCA review, security cooperation, and regional competitiveness are converging at a critical moment for North America."
🖇️usmexicofoundation.org/think…
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🇵🇪 Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez are neck-and-neck in the race to become Peru’s next president, with a quick vote count of the June 7 runoff showing the two in a virtual tie.
Keep up with all the major developments in the closely fought election: ow.ly/X9ZL50Z93vU
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🇵🇪 Peru’s June 7 presidential runoff pits four-time candidate Keiko Fujimori against leftist Congressman Roberto Sánchez.
📊 Election simulations, which ask voters to fill out ballots as they would on election day, show slim margins between the two finalists—and more than a fifth of voters planning to cast invalid ballots.
See all the numbers: ow.ly/of1x50Z864Q
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🗳️ In the first round, more than 70% of valid votes went to candidates other than Fujimori and Sánchez.
Learn about endorsements from former opponents ahead of Sunday’s decisive vote: ow.ly/aALf50Z864O
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On June 4, AS/COA's Trade Advisory Group (TAG) convened a discussion in DC on the EU–Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement (iTA), featuring insights from Penny Naas, senior vice president of innovation and competitiveness for the @gmfus, and @KellieMeimanH, senior counselor at @McLartyAssoc and advisor to TAG.
The conversation explored the strategic significance of the agreement following its January 2026 signature and the provisional application of its trade provisions, as well as its implications for trade, investment, and economic competitiveness across Europe and Latin America. Participants also examined the role of the private sector in navigating an increasingly dynamic global trade environment.
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Listen to former Mexican Secretary of Economy @ildefonsogv at our 56th Washington Conference on the Americas, speaking with other former USMCA negotiators on how Mexico can navigate U.S.-China trade tensions.
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