In this podcast, Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) Executive Director Katie Taylor speaks with Organization of American States (OAS) Assistant Secretary General Ambassador Nestor Mendez about the most pressing development challenges Latin America and the Caribbean are facing. From the COVID-19 pandemic, democratic backsliding, and increases in inequality and crime, to livelihoods, migration, and climate change, Ambassador Mendez shares his thoughts on what is working and what more could be done to address these issues in our region. He also looks ahead, at what the future holds for the next generation of leaders.