Latin American Intersections

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Latin American Intersections

Exploring business, geopolitics, and social impact in Latin America and the Caribbean. We bring you insights from global leaders and experts from across sectors and industries with a focus on the LAC region.

  1. 12/06/2024

    China in Latin America

    A discussion with Dr. R. Evan Ellis, a subject matter expert affiliated with the US Army War College, CSIS, and FIU's Gordon Institute of Public Policy: - Recent developments in the PRC's engagement with Latin American and Caribbean countries - The commercial, social, and strategic implications - Industries and sectors of focus for China's interests - Private sector risk exposure and mitigation - How Chinese interests align with other extra regional geopolitical actors - How the US government, local national governments, and the private sector are responding or could respond to Chinese influence in the region - How local communities or the average person in the region is or could be impacted Support this podcast: https://linktr.ee/ocelotlgroup Connect with Dr. R. Evan Ellis: https://revanellis.com/ https://x.com/REvanEllis https://substack.com/@evanellis Connect with Michael Scadden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mscadden/ https://x.com/mjscadden

    1h 31m

  2. 11/18/2024

    Israeli Diplomacy in Latin America

    Amanda & Michael team up again, this time to discuss Israeli diplomacy and engagement in Latin America with former Israeli diplomat Mike Driquez, who served as Deputy Ambassador to Costa Rica and later Deputy Consul General to several US states including Florida and Puerto Rico. They cover a range of topics in this discussion including: - Historical connections in the region - Technology diplomacy in sectors such as agriculture, cybersecurity, and water resource management - Cultural diplomacy and public perception - Possibility of outreach to Latin American communities with Palestinian, Lebanese, and other Middle Eastern heritage - Diversity of representation in Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to include diplomats of Arab, Druze, and Jewish heritage - Differences in managing diplomatic relations in the US vs Latin America and navigating the uniqueness of Puerto Rico as a US territory Support this podcast: https://linktr.ee/ocelotlgroup Follow & support Great Work with Amanda Peterson: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greatworkpodcast Connect with ambassador Mike Driquez: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikedriquez⁠ Follow Amanda Peterson on X: https://x.com/amandatalks__ Connect with Michael Scadden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mscadden/

    1h 21m

  3. 10/30/2024

    Hezbollah in Latin America

    Until the recent series of conflicts in the Middle East, the average person in other parts of the world was only vaguely aware of Hezbollah at all. Even now with the organization in the spotlight most people are shocked to learn of its longtime presence in Latin America, and the scope of its activities there. This includes influence operations, terror plots, money laundering, and collaborations with cartels. In this episode, cohosted with the Great Work podcast, we discuss the history, present, and future of Hezbollah in Latin America with Emanuele Ottolenghi. As a leading expert on the topic, Emanuele helps us explore how Hezbollah’s activities affect everything from risk exposure for the private sector, to national security interests, to the very real threat of its planned terror attacks on Jewish communities in the region. Support this podcast: https://linktr.ee/ocelotlgroup Follow and support the Great Work podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greatworkpodcast About Emanuele Ottolenghi: https://www.fdd.org/team/emanuele-ottolenghi/ https://x.com/eottolenghi Follow Amanda Peterson on X: https://x.com/amandatalks__ Connect with Michael Scadden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mscadden/ Additional Resources: Foundation for the Defense of Democracies https://www.fdd.org/ Center for a Secure Free Society https://www.securefreesociety.org/ Gordon Institute for Public Policy https://gordoninstitute.fiu.edu/

    1h 8m

  4. 12/22/2022

    Indoor Agriculture in Puerto Rico

    Hector Pomales, Founder/CEO of Farm in the City PR and Michael Scadden of Ocelotl Group discuss CEA as a key component of food security in island resiliency for the Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, and the need for private capital to catalyze the adoption of the technology and the establishment of local entrepreneurship in the sector. Visit Farm in the City PR’s website at www.farminthecitynow.com & Ocelotl Group at www.OcelotlGroup.com

    1h 3m
  5. Multisector Collaborations in Colombia

    05/21/2020

    Multisector Collaborations in Colombia

    Adam Isacson joins us today to help us understand the challenges, successes, and pitfalls of local, US, and international aid and security programs in Colombia. We discuss lessons learned and how leveraging multi sector partnerships (private, government, academic, military, NGO), and developing the right leaders, may improve the results of security and humanitarian aid efforts and accelerate development goals in Colombia and across the region.

    1h 14m
  6. China, COVID, & Latin America

    05/21/2020

    China, COVID, & Latin America

    Dr. Evan Ellis joins us again, this time to discuss Chinese influence and investment in Latin America and the Caribbean, and how the COVID19 crisis may accelerate China’s presence given the regions circumstances.

    1h 13m
  7. Venezuela & COVID19

    04/02/2020

    Venezuela & COVID19

    We return with John Polga and Brian Fonseca to discuss what's new with Venezuela in the midst of the COVID19 pandemic, as the U.S. simultaneously indicts Nicolas Maduro  and offers a road to lifting sanctions in consideration of the health challenges Venezuelans may face.

    38 min
  8. COVID19 & Business in Latin America

    04/02/2020

    COVID19 & Business in Latin America

    James McKeigue, Managing Editor of LatAm Investor magazine, joins us from Guayaquil, Ecuador where the UK-based James is currently sequestered as the region faces another in a long line of challenges: COVID19. James shares insights into the region's current status as the world manages the COVID19 outbreak, and leaders at all levels look at ways to manage the economic impacts of worldwide shutdowns. Between the challenges, and at the other end of the crisis, there may be opportunities in the Latin America and Caribbean region, for investors and for communities.

    57 min
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Exploring business, geopolitics, and social impact in Latin America and the Caribbean. We bring you insights from global leaders and experts from across sectors and industries with a focus on the LAC region.

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