Sustainable LatAm

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

  1. Central America at a Crossroads: Crime, the Shift to the Right, Economic Challenges, and Geopolitical Games

    FEB 28

    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 recent elections in Honduras and Costa Rica. It alsotackles the escalating security crisis across the region. The experts examine the potential fallout from the death of El Mencho, the leader of the powerful Jalisco Nueva Generacion Cartel, and contrast the regional drug violence with the aggressive, militarized anti-crime approach taken by President Bukele in El Salvador. Beyond regional politics, the episode explores the intensifying superpower competition between the U.S. and China for control of infrastructure and resources, using the Panama Canal ports as a prime example. Finally, the panel addresses the looming economic threat that Artificial Intelligence poses to Central America's crucial call center industry, wrapping up with their mixed predictions for the region's outlook in 2030. Production: Sustainable LatAm Presenters  Andrew Thompson - International journalist & political-risk analyst with deep LatAm coverage (OBG, EIU, Latin News; ex-Head BBC Learning English).Alberto Souviron - International journalist and digital comms leader for EM investors; ex BBC/Newsweek/Lloyd’s Register. Julian Seydoux - AI-driven finance entrepreneur (FirmView AI, Fast Audit AI); ex-Moody’s/Consilium; cross-border EM & LatAm focus.

    58 min
  2. What to Expect in 2026: The Latin American Outlook

    12/18/2025

    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 "Cold War" competition intensifies between a second Trump administration and Xi Jinping’s China, Latin America is finding itself in a unique position of leverage. We analyze the "Triangular Relationship" and why 2026 is being hailed as a year of "cautious optimism" and strategic opportunity. Key Topics Covered: The 2026 Election Marathon: A look at the high-stakes presidential races in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru, and what the "Blue Tide" (market-friendly shift) means for investors.The Energy & AI Nexus: Why Latin America’s rare earth minerals and energy grids are now the "fuel" for the global AI revolution.Trade Wars & "The Great Auction": How regional leaders are balancing US trade pressures against China’s massive infrastructure investments.The Mercosur-EU "Last Stand": An update on the 25-year-old trade agreement—will it finally cross the finish line or be abandoned for good?Economic Resilience: Why 3% growth is actually a victory, and which countries (like Argentina and Brazil) are standing out in the 2026 forecast.Timestamps: [00:01:45] – US Strategic Review: Latin America as a 2026 priority.[00:11:30] – The 2026 Forecast: Comparing GDP growth to the "lost decade."[00:17:45] – Election Calendar: Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Costa Rica.[00:23:50] – The EU-Mercosur update: The "Third Way" for regional sovereignty.[00:36:45] – Closing Thoughts: Why 2026 is a year of "cautious optimism." Production: Sustainable LatAm Presenters  Andrew Thompson - International journalist & political-risk analyst with deep LatAm coverage (OBG, EIU, Latin News; ex-Head BBC Learning English).Alberto Souviron - International journalist and digital comms leader for EM investors; ex BBC/Newsweek/Lloyd’s Register. Julian Seydoux - AI-driven finance entrepreneur (FirmView AI, Fast Audit AI); ex-Moody’s/Consilium; cross-border EM & LatAm focus.

    41 min

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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.