Dial in on Thursday, December 11, at 11 am PT for a critical examination of the pressures shaping Costa Rica’s political and economic trajectory. This conversation will explore the implications for regional partners and discuss strategies to support Costa Rica’s continued stability and success. Participants will hear from Ambassador (ret.) Cynthia Telles, Former Ambassador to Costa Rica and Pacific Council Board Director, alongside Dr. Jerrold D. Green, Interim President & CEO of the Pacific Council.

Join the Pacific Council and Espacio Crítico on Thursday, December 4, at 8 am PT for a conversation exploring how Venezuela’s criminal authoritarian system operates, what democratic strategies are at stake, and how U.S. and regional policies can be aligned to support democratic resilience. Attendees will hear from Ronna Rísquez, Investigative Journalist & Author, Dr. Juan Miguel Matheus, Congressman of the National Assembly of Venezuela, Pedro Urruchurtu Noselli, International Relations Coordinator for María Corina Machado, Edmundo González Urrutia, and the ConVzla Campaign, and Miguel Pizarro, Director of Espacio Crítico.

Join the Pacific Council and the American Council on Germany on Friday, November 7, at 12 pm PT for a luncheon and discussion with Tobias Lindner, former Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office in Germany. This partner event is an opportunity for the Pacific Council community to engage with academics, government officials, and industry leaders with a vested interest in U.S.-E.U. relations, transatlantic partnership, and mutual understanding.