Latin America and the Caribbean. Regions Latin America and the Caribbean Building local partnerships to protect natural resources and promote economic growth SHARE Our programs in Latin America and the Caribbean engage public, private sector, and civil society partners to solve complex development problems that matter most to people regardless of age, gender, and ethnicity. Through tailored approaches, knowledge-sharing, and local partnerships, we assist national stakeholders in their efforts to achieve self-reliance. Collaboratively, we help protect biodiversity in Guatemala and combat illegal mining in Colombia, addressing top environmental priorities. From consolidating citizen security and combating human rights abuses in Mexico, to strengthening integrity in Peru, we advance the rule of law. And we make sure no one is left behind, offering new avenues for social and economic empowerment of marginalized and migrant communities, including through access to finance in Colombia. Our project portfolio in Latin America and the Caribbean is managed by two regional business units — Latin America and the Caribbean, and West and Central Africa and Haiti. Colombia’s Sonic Forest For almost a decade USAID has worked with Afro-Colombian and indigenous communities to protect their way of life. Learn how the pacific forest communities in Colombia are safeguarding the most biodiverse rainforests in the world. 01 / 05 PROJECTS IMPACT STORIES NEWS AND BLOG Protecting the Natural Wealth of the Colombian Amazon Improving Climate Change Development Programs Connecting Space to Village VIEW ALL PROJECTS Sign up for our eNewsletter to learn more about our work. SIGN UP What We Do Where We Work Who We Are Work With Us News and Blog Technical Areas Regions Staff Resources Employment Partner Standards of Conduct Data Privacy Policies