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Juan Cortiñas is the founder and managing partner of Opportunitas Advisors, a strategic communications firm. For two decades he has advised leading corporations and political leaders throughout Latin America. His Twitter is @juancortinas
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What Does the Future Hold for Latin America in 2023?
Peter Schechter Host of Altamar Global Issues Podcast and BRINK columnist Juan Cortiñas Founder and Managing Partner at Opportunitas Advisors![Lula holds a microphone and pumps his fist as he speaks. He stands behind a podium, and supporters are behind him. He wears a blue collared shirt and glasses.](https://www.brinknews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/GettyImages-1437785470.jpg)
Lula Has Won Brazil — Now What?
Peter Schechter Host of Altamar Global Issues Podcast and BRINK columnist Juan Cortiñas Founder and Managing Partner at Opportunitas Advisors![](https://www.brinknews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GettyImages-684100400.jpg)
Latin America Is Becoming China’s Backyard
Juan Cortiñas Founder and Managing Partner at Opportunitas Advisors Peter Schechter Host of Altamar Global Issues Podcast and BRINK columnist![A crowd waves Chilean flags in the street at night. Two giant Chilean flags held up by people take up the foreground, while more flags wave in the background.](https://www.brinknews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GettyImages-1420872821-scaled-e1665083793757.jpg)