Peter Schechter

Host of Altamar Global Issues Podcast and BRINK columnist @PDSchechter

Peter Schechter is host of the Altamar global issues podcast. He is also the former founding director of the Atlantic Council’s Latin America Center. He can be found on Twitter at @PDSchechter.

Geopolitics February 7, 2023

Supporters of President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva display a Brazilian flag during the presidential inauguration ceremony at Planalto Palace on January 1, 2023 in Brasilia Brazil

Geopolitics February 7, 2023

Can Brazil Chart a New Course for Latin America?

Juan Cortiñas Founder and Managing Partner at Opportunitas Advisors Peter Schechter Host of Altamar Global Issues Podcast and BRINK columnist

Geopolitics January 3, 2023

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

Geopolitics November 10, 2022

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.

Geopolitics November 10, 2022

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

Geopolitics October 30, 2022

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

Geopolitics October 6, 2022

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.

Geopolitics October 6, 2022

Can the Political Center Return in Chile?

Juan Cortiñas Founder and Managing Partner at Opportunitas Advisors Peter Schechter Host of Altamar Global Issues Podcast and BRINK columnist