Declining Commodity Prices Brings New Challenges for Brazil
To remain competitive, Brazil will have to revise its regulations and reverse many of the reforms instituted just a few years ago.
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Open for Business: Building the New Cuban Economy
Richard E. Feinberg offers a scrupulously researched and judicious analysis of the economic changes that have unfolded since 2008, when Raúl Castro replaced his brother Fidel as president and initiated a reform process.
Venezuela on the Brink: How the State Wrecked the Oil Sector
How the State Wrecked the Oil Sector—and How to Save It
Climate change poses risks to investors & companies in Latin America
Financial risks to companies and investors associated with climate change will become more important in the coming years as countries look to decarbonize their economies.
Iniciativas desde el ámbito privado para elevar la valoración social de la docencia
En los últimos años, se ha observado en numerosos países un déficit en la valoración social de la docencia, acompañado de una pérdida de autoestima de los propios maestros, lo que se traduce en algunos síntomas críticos, como el decreciente número de alumnos talentosos que optan por esta profesión, o…
Colombia’s peace deal brings opportunity for environmental protection
Peace in Colombia promises to bring many environmental benefits to the country but also poses environmental risks associated with the rural development plans contemplated in the post-conflict agenda.
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The Cuban Economy: What’s Next for the Private Sector?
On October 16, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted an event to explore the Cuban economy’s future, its growth prospects, and the internal and external obstacles it faces.
CMWG: Consequences of Ending TPS for the US and El Salvador
On Tuesday, February 13, the Inter-American Dialogue convened a private dinner discussion with members of Congress and a delegation of Salvadoran representatives from the private sector to discuss the issue of Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
Will Latin American Companies Agree on Reporting ESG Data?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on ESG data reporting in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Member in the News: Roberta Jacobson
Former United States Ambassador to Mexico, Roberta Jacobson, was recently appointed to the Board of Directors for Liberty Latin America.
Will U.S. Pledges to Central America Lower Emigration?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring viewpoints on private sector investment Central American economies.
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Testimony to the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission: Organized Crime, Gangs, and Human Rights in Latin America
Testimony by Program Director Tamara Taraciuk Broner to the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, on Organized Crime, Gangs, and Human Rights in Latin America.
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Wall Street’s Influence on Democracy in Latin America
While the market inherently lacks the ability to discriminate between democratic and undemocratic regimes, the identification of autocracy as a tangible risk factor is crucial. Investors must recognize that supporting non-democratic regimes ultimately undermines their own interests.
Catalyzing Private Sector Investment in Clean Energy
Representatives from the Inter-American Dialogue and Deloitte welcomed participants and set the stage by emphasizing the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration in advancing clean energy initiatives. The hosts highlighted the region’s vast renewable energy potential and the necessity of strategic partnerships to unlock these opportunities.
Promoting Rule of Law and Good Governance in LAC: A More Proactive Role for the Private Sector
On August 5, 2024, the Dialogue’s Rule of Law Program published a policy brief that outlines an agenda to actively engage private sector leaders in impactful initiatives to strengthen rule of law and legal certainty in the region.