This hearing will allow Members to hear testimony on the current health, economic, and political challenges facing Latin America and the Caribbean with a focus on the regional effects of COVID-19. Members will also examine how the US can best engage the region in its economic recovery through economic partnerships, support for democracy and rule of law, and combating the influence of malign actors.

Witnesses

Monica de Bolle, PhD
Professor
Latin American Studies Program
School of Advanced International Studies
Johns Hopkins University
Senior Fellow
Peterson Institute for International Economics

Mr. Michael Camilleri
Director
Peter D. Bell Rule of Law Program
Inter-American Dialogue

Mr. Eric Farnsworth
Vice President
Council of the Americas