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    • 10:00–11:00 am ET

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    Cisco Webex
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    The New Face of Multilateralism under Biden

    Join a panel of experts to discuss the revitalized role of multilateral organizations in Latin America.

    10:00–11:00 am ET

    Location
    Cisco Webex
    Online

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    Overview

    With the Biden administration taking power, a renewed emphasis on multilateral organizations such as the World Bank, IDB, and OAS will have a major impact on Latin America. What will the consequences be for the region’s economic recovery, sustainability agenda and geopolitical relations? Join us for a conversation with former World Bank Managing Director Joaquim Levy, former U.S. Undersecretary of State Maria Otero, and former Mexican Ambassador to the U.S. Arturo Sarukhan who will bring insight to the revitalized role of multilaterals in the region.

    To register for this event, contact Leonie Rauls at lrauls@as-coa.org

    For press inquiries, contact mediarelations@as-coa.org

    Speakers

    Joaquim Levy
    Director for Economic Strategy and Market Relations, Banco Safra S.A.

    Joaquim Levy is the director for economic strategy and market relations at Banco Safra S.A. He has been president of the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES), managing director and CFO of the World Bank Group, and minister of finance of Brazil. Levy formerly served as chief...

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    Maria Otero
    Former U.S. Undersecretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights

    Maria Otero served as U.S. undersecretary of state for civilian security, democracy and human rights under Secretary Hillary Clinton from 2009 to 2013. Otero also served as President Barack Obama’s special representative for Tibetan issues. Born in La Paz, Bolivia, Otero was...

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    Arturo Sarukhan
    Former Mexican Ambassador to the U.S.

    Arturo Sarukhan is the founder and president of Sarukhan + Associates, a strategic consulting firm in Washington, DC. He is a an adjunct professor at the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University and distinguished visiting professor at the Annenberg...

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    Brian Winter
    Editor-in-Chief, Americas Quarterly; Vice President of Policy, Americas Society/Council of the Americas

    Brian Winter is editor-in-chief of Americas Quarterly and the vice president for policy at Americas Society/Council of the Americas. A best-selling author, analyst, and speaker, he has been living and breathing Latin American politics for the past 20 years. Winter spent a decade...

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