Chinese Finance to LAC in 2015
Chinese finance to Latin America neared $30 billion in 2015. The region has received upwards of $125 billion in finance from Chinese policy banks since 2005.
Analysis
Latin American & Caribbean Remittances, 2015
The Continued Growth of Family Remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean in 2015
Dilma and Brazil: A View from Washington
The US visit of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff nine months ago, as it turned out, had little consequence.
Green Transportation: Electric Vehicles in Latin America
Electric vehicles are a critical part of a clean transport agenda, but strong policy incentives are needed to promote widespread EV adoption in Latin America.
China’s Agricultural Investment in Latin America
China is looking for new agricultural investment opportunities in Latin America, but not necessarily for large tracts of land.
Local Conflicts & Natural Resources in Latin America
Conflicts over energy and natural resources are leading to social turmoil and posing serious challenges for investment projects all over Latin America.
Remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean in 2015
On February 16th the Inter-American Dialogue hosted a discussion on remittance flows to Latin America and the Caribbean in 2015.
Latin American Crude Oil Exports
Facing growing competition for a shrinking US market, Latin American crude oil producers are being forced to seek new export markets.
Natural Gas Market Outlook
Given their close proximity to the United States, LAC countries are well-positioned to capitalize on the surplus of US gas exports and current buyer’s market.
How Does the Yuan’s Fall Affect Latin America?
What actions should governments in the region be taking in light of China’s changing role in the global economy?
Will Latin America Be the Next Global Economic Crisis?
What do countries in Latin America need to do to get their economies back on track? What is the economic outlook for the region in 2016?
Remittances to Latin America & the Caribbean in 2014
In 2014, remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean grew 4%, reaching at least $62.3 billion.
Will Cuba Mean Opportunity or Risk for US Banks?
What are the main challenges US banks must overcome in order to do business in Cuba?
Mexico Energy Reform Gives Colombia the Jitters
Think-tank Inter-American Dialogue recently held a closed-door event which brought together Colombia’s new mines and energy minister, Tomás González, with CEOs, industry association heads and regulators.
In the first of a two-part series, Inter-American Dialogue’s energy, climate change and extractive industries program director Lisa Viscidi talks to BNamericas about how the Colombian government is looking to increase oil reserves and maintain competitiveness as Mexico opens its hydrocarbons market.
China’s New Approach in Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin America can expect both continuity and divergence from Chinese actors in the coming years.