Putting America Back in the Americas

Latin America and the Caribbean stand at a critical crossroads as the global economic landscape realigns to focus on the growth and scale of key sectors in markets closer to home. For the United States, the Western Hemisphere is NOT our “backyard”—it is our region, our market, and our ecosystem, from which we can harness the power of human capital, critical natural resources, and growing economies. The time is now for a new movement and a powerful idea: let’s put America—the spirit of innovation, enterprise, and partnership—back in the Americas.

How do we put “America” back in the Americas? We must reimagine how we frame economic and political engagement with U.S. policymakers, investors, and business leaders. This starts with three steps:

— Positioning LATAM as a competitive supplier of goods to replace China-dependent supply chains

— Reframing capital needs as investment opportunities, drawing a straight line from “gaps” in investment to bankable projects

— Facilitating new capital by removing barriers to entry

Reframing the conversation this way shatters outdated preconceptions among U.S. investors of a lagging, emerging market “needing” capital, and instead presents LATAM as a highly opportunistic market that is open for business. Bringing American investors into LATAM is the first step to putting America back in the Americas.

Now is the opportunity for LATAM to identify sectors that offer a competitive foothold in U.S. markets and reposition itself as a vital extension of the North American production corridor. From southern Mexico’s manufacturing potential to the growing industrial bases of Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, and El Salvador—the region has what it takes to become a global force. Offering solutions to American market gaps and investment opportunities brings America into the Americas.

Finally, how can we measure success in bringing America back into the Americas? Prosperity. Prosperity is not a footnote—it is the entry point. When people see growth in their communities and opportunity in their countries, political stability and good governance follow. What leads to prosperity is quality—quality investors and quality investments, driven by a deep understanding of sector dynamics, workforce potential, governance structures, and operational norms. LARA Fund is ready to walk that path—alongside governments, investors, and communities—to deliver measurable, meaningful change. Prosperity is the result of putting America back in the Americas.

At LARA Fund, we see the roadmap below as a pathway to putting America back in the Americas:

— U.S. Investors Pivot to LATAM

LATAM isn’t just an emerging market—it’s an emerging powerhouse. It’s time for U.S. investors—institutional, corporate, and individual—to see the region not as a frontier, but as a cornerstone of global economic strategy. Funds like LARA are proving that smart, early investment in underdeveloped regions like southern Mexico can deliver both outsized returns and outsized impact. The opportunity is real—and the time is now.

— Focus on Strategic Assets

We need to move beyond outdated debates over sovereignty. Strategic sectors—energy, logistics, technology—should be the nexus of a new U.S.-LATAM partnership. Why shouldn’t American investment, standards, and governance models help build the backbone of the next phase of growth? This isn’t imposition—it’s collaboration, at scale.

— Harness Local Capital Partners

The most promising opportunities in LATAM are already being cultivated by local visionaries. U.S. investors need to identify, elevate, and invest alongside these partners. This begins with listening, engaging, and building relationships—the groundwork that leads to strong, sustainable investment pipelines.

— Bandwagon Effect

There is a unique opportunity for the U.S. and aligned global players to show up together—bringing not just capital, but confidence. LATAM represents one of the few peaceful, resource-rich, innovation-ready regions in the world today. The hemisphere deserves a reintroduction—and the world is ready to listen.

— LATAM Showcase

Just as the Gulf states have rebranded themselves as global conveners of innovation and capital, LATAM should create its own platform—spotlighting its markets, leadership, and strategic sectors. With U.S. investors and private sector leaders by its side, the region has the potential to transform perception, attract bold capital, and chart a new global course.