Europe · Latin America
Two shores, one strategic horizon
Nova Atlantica is an independent platform for strategic analysis on relations between Europe and Latin America: geopolitics, societies, trade, resources and technology. We offer on-the-ground expertise from Latin American and European analysts.
Our mission
Relations between Europe and Latin America are entering a new phase. Nova Atlantica exists to help decision-makers on both sides of the Atlantic understand it and shape it.
Analyse what is changing
From the EU–Mercosur agreement to critical minerals, energy, artificial intelligence, migration and organised crime, the agenda between the two regions now reaches far beyond trade. We provide independent, evidence-based analysis of these shifts.
See it from both shores
Europe’s weight in the region has declined. Rebuilding the partnership calls for analysis rooted in Latin American realities, not only in Brussels’ priorities. Our work is written from the ground, by analysts from both regions.
Inform cooperation
We aim to turn analysis into practical ideas for governments, institutions and companies, so that shared interests become concrete cooperation.
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Venezuela Is Reopening on Washington’s Terms. Europe Has Yet to Find Its Place
Read the analysis →: Venezuela Is Reopening on Washington’s Terms. Europe Has Yet to Find Its PlaceNine months after Maduro’s capture, Venezuela’s economy is reopening fast, but its rules are being written in Washington and the June earthquakes have frozen the political transition. Europe holds real levers, yet still lacks a strategy of its own.
Our focus
Five pillars structure our analysis of the relationship between Europe and Latin America.
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Geopolitics & governance
Europe’s place in the region as China and the United States compete for influence, multilateralism and EU–CELAC relations.
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Societies & security
Democracy and human rights, migration and demography, inequality, and the fight against organised crime.
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Trade & investment
EU–Mercosur, the EU’s agreements with Chile and Mexico, investment flows and Global Gateway.
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Resources & energy transition
Critical minerals and local processing, green hydrogen, renewables and EU deforestation rules.
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Digital, AI & innovation
AI and data governance, connectivity and submarine cables, data centres, science and start-up ecosystems.
Contribute or partner
We are building a network of analysts, researchers and practitioners in Europe and Latin America. If you would like to write for us or partner with Nova Atlantica, get in touch.
About
Nova Atlantica was founded by Martin Dalençon, a French analyst based in Santiago de Chile who works with European companies on Latin American markets. It brings together contributors from both sides of the Atlantic.
Nova Atlantica is independent and non-partisan. It is not affiliated with any government, company or financial institution.
