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The CSIS Americas Program podcast looks at the politics and policies of the 35 countries in the Western Hemisphere. It especially focuses on U.S. engagement with the region, whether on trade, diplomacy, or security issues like drugs and terrorism. Guests include top policymakers from the U.S. and other countries.

35 West is produced by Shannon Yeung.

Podcast Series by Ryan C. Berg and Christopher Hernandez-Roy

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USMCA Review Deadline

Diego Marroquín Bitar is joined by the Trade Guys to discuss the U.S. decision not to renew and the future of the USMCA.

Podcast Episode by Diego Marroquín Bitar, Scott Miller, and William Alan Reinsch — July 17, 2026

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Best of 35 West: Canada's Role in the Golden Dome

In this episode that aired on June 12, 2025, Phillippe Lagassé joins to discuss Canada's historical position on continental missile defense, changes to the threat landscape faced by Canada, and how Prime Minister Mark Carney is approaching defense modernization priorities.

Podcast Episode by Christopher Hernandez-Roy — June 29, 2026

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USMCA Review Kicks Off

In this episode, Diego Marroquín Bitar sits down with William Alan Reinsch, senior adviser and Scholl Chair emeritus with the CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business. 

Podcast Episode by Diego Marroquín Bitar and William Alan Reinsch — June 15, 2026

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Beyond Left and Right: Colombia’s 2026 Presidential Election

In this episode of 35 West, Associate Director Juliana Rubio sits down with Gabriel Cifuentes, co-founder of Greystone Consulting Group, to discuss Colombia’s upcoming May 31 presidential election.

Podcast Episode by Juliana Rubio — May 28, 2026

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Unpacking Peru's First-Round Elections

Henry Ziemer sits down with Mitra Taj to discuss the results of Peru's first-round elections.

Podcast Episode by Henry Ziemer — May 14, 2026

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35 West

Presidential Personalities with Ignacio Arana Araya

Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Ignacio Arana Araya to discuss presidential personalities and democracy in Latin America.

Podcast Episode by Christopher Hernandez-Roy — April 30, 2026

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35 West

Human Rights in Nicaragua

Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Jan-Michael Simon to discuss the human rights situation in Nicaragua.

Podcast Episode by Christopher Hernandez-Roy — April 16, 2026

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35 West

Venezuela Three Months After Absolute Resolve

Ryan C. Berg sits down with Rafael de la Cruz to discuss developments in Venezuela after the capture of Nicolás Maduro.

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg — April 3, 2026

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Unpacking Costa Rica's Elections

Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Kevin Casas to discuss Costa Rica’s recent elections.

Podcast Episode by Christopher Hernandez-Roy — March 20, 2026

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Best of 35 West: LAC Fighters in Ukraine

In this Best of 35 West episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy, sat down with Elizabeth M.F. Grasmeder for a conversation on X (formerly Twitter) about the role of foreign fighters from LAC on both sides in Ukraine.

Podcast Episode by Christopher Hernandez-Roy — March 5, 2026

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