In this episode of "Two the
Point," Benjamin Gedan speaks with Liliana Ayalde, former U.S.
ambassador to Brazil and former civilian deputy to the commander
and foreign policy adviser at the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM).
They discuss the confirmation of Lieutenant General Laura
Richardson as the next commander of the U.S. Southern Command, the
first woman to hold that post, and SOUTHCOM's priorities under the
Biden administration.
About the Podcast
Plaza Central, a podcast from the Wilson Center’s Latin American Program, keeps you informed about Latin America’s most pressing political, economic, and social developments through interviews with leading experts and policymakers.