Sustainable LatAm
Sustainable LatAm is a specialised media and analysis platform focused on Latin America’s political economy, business landscape, and long-term strategic shifts. Our mission is to help decision-makers understand how the region is evolving and to provide clear, high-quality insight for professionals navigating an increasingly complex environment.
Episodes
10 episodes
Democracy in Latin America: Reasons for Hope or Pessimism?
In this episode of Sustainable Latam, hosts Alberto Souviron, Andrew Thompson, and Julian Seydoux are joined by Gerardo Berthin, President of Freedom House, to discuss the findings of the Freedom in the World 2026 repor...
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Episode 10
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51:18
Iran's Regional Echoes, the Shield of the Americas Summit, and Colombia's Unexpected Vote
In this episode of Sustainable Latam, the discussion centers on the interconnected geopolitical, economic, and social trends currently reshaping Latin America. The panel explores how the Iran war, US. foreign policy shifts, and a potenti...
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Episode 9
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54:16
Central America at a Crossroads: Crime, the Shift to the Right, Economic Challenges, and Geopolitical Games
In this episode of Sustainable LatAm, the panel dives deep into the complex geopolitical, economic, and social forces shaping Central America today. The discussion analyzes the region's political shift toward the populist right, highlighting re...
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Episode 8
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57:34
The Mercosur - EU Deal: Challenges, Opportunities and Strategic Imperatives
In this edition of Sustainable LatAm, we explore the monumental—and often tumultuous—Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay). After a quarter-century of negotiati...
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Episode 7
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51:55
The Pro-Business Shift - Opportunities and Challenges in Latin America
In this episode, we sit down with Jose M. Linares, Senior Executive Vice President and Global Head of Corporate & Investment Banking at Banco Santander. He provides an insider’s perspective on the shifting economic tides in La...
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Episode 6
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28:51
US Intervention in Venezuela: Power Games and The New Geopolitics
"The world woke up to a different geopolitical map on January 4th."In this episode, we break down the shocking events of January 3, 2026—the day the United States military launched Operation Absolute Resolve. In a daring and controversia...
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Episode 5
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40:18
What to Expect in 2026: The Latin American Outlook
What does the roadmap for Latin America look like in 2026? In this episode of Sustainable Latin America, we move beyond the headlines to provide a comprehensive outlook on the region’s geopolitical and economic future.As a new "...
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Episode 4
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40:35
New US National Security Strategy - An AI Summary
The U.S. National Security Strategy released on Friday is a major statement of intent — one that sets the tone for the administration’s worldview and signals a more assertive approach toward the Western Hemisphere.Here is a brief AI-gen...
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Episode 3
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15:16
La Marea Azul
Los últimos resultados electorales en América Latina, especialmente al sur de la región, reflejan un giro hacia la derecha o la centro derecha. ¿Por qué? ¿Esta tendencia hacia la derecha llega para quedarse o es solo el reflejo del desgaste de ...
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Episode 2
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31:13
Episode 1 - Changes in Bolivia (in Spanish)
La llegada de Rodrigo Paz a la presidencia de Bolivia marca un cambio histórico en el país. Luego de alrededor de dos décadas de gobierno del Movimiento al Socialismo, con hegemonía total, el país optó por una corriente de centro-derecha. Sin e...
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Episode 1
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