Latin America and the Caribbean’s recovery: A global priority – Atlantic Council

Continued vaccination and recovery in Latin America and the Caribbean should be among top global priorities. Despite recent reduction in COVID-19 cases and deaths, the region remains a global hotspot with potential health and economic implications for the Western Hemisphere and beyond.

Why is health and prosperity in Latin America and the Caribbean strategically important for the international community? How can regional stakeholders boost vaccination and recovery progress through greater international cooperation? What should we expect in the coming months and years ahead?

Join the Atlantic Councils Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center onWednesday, September 22, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. (ET), for our annual, high-level conference on the sideline of the United Nations General Assembly. This years event focuses on the role of the international community in supporting regional vaccination and recovery. This public discussion is also part of a larger campaign on the strategic importance of increasing vaccine access with Latin American and Caribbean countries and of the need to accelerate policy planning on advancing prosperity in light of the continued threat of COVID-19.

H.E. Epsy Campbell-BarrVice PresidentRepublic of Costa Rica

H.E. Carla VizzottiMinister of HealthRepublic of Argentina

H.E. Jos Manuel AlbaresMinister of Foreign AffairsSpain

Anabel GonzalezDeputy Director-GeneralWorld Trade Organization (WTO)

Carlos Felipe JaramilloVice President, Latin America and the CaribbeanWorld Bank

Russell ContrerasReporter; Co-author of Axios Latino NewsletterAxios

Jason MarczakDirector, Adrienne Arsht Latin America CenterAtlantic Council

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Latin America and the Caribbean's recovery: A global priority - Atlantic Council