Trade Deal With China Doesn’t Need to Mean Friction With U.S.: Ecuador’s Lasso
A Latin America Advisor piece covering Ecuador’s expected free trade agreement with the United States in the context of continued geopolitical tensions with China.
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Grading the Pacific Alliance—What Progress on Cross-Pacific Economic Connectivity?
On December 1, 2022, the Inter-American Dialogue, East Consulting, and Cámara de Comercio Peruano-China cohosted a webinar titled “Grading the Pacific Alliance—What Progress on Cross-Pacific Economic Connectivity?” This event considered emerging developments within the Pacific Alliance, the bloc’s cross-Pacific engagement with Asia, and the level of Asian overseas investment in Pacific Alliance member nations.
On Lula’s Approach to Asia: Q&A with Karin Costa Vazquez
Insights from Karin Costa Vazquez on Lula’s recent re-election and its significance for Brazil’s relations with its Asian partners and in multilateral institutions.
What Prospects for Greater Japan-Central America and the Caribbean Cooperation?
Central America and the Caribbean are receiving more attention from Japan, whether at the policy level or among Japan’s private sector.
On Japan’s Interest in Central America and the Caribbean: Q&A with JALAC
Representatives from the Japan Association of Latin America and the Caribbean consider prospects for enhanced Japanese engagement with Central America and the Caribbean.
On the Ecuador-China Debt Deal: Q&A with Augusto de la Torre
Augusto de la Torre analyzes the Ecuador-China agreement to restructure $4.4 billion of Ecuador’s debt with Chinese banks.
China Looks to Latin America Amidst US Trade Dispute
Regardless of the effect at home, Beijing’s trade-related outreach in Latin America will likely strengthen China’s overall ties to the region – specially if Latin American governments are able to achieve increasingly balanced trade.
Ambassador Dialogues: Ecuador & the United States
On May 3, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted Ecuador’s Ambassador to the US, Francisco Carrión, and US Ambassador to Ecuador, Todd C. Chapman, for the first edition of Ambassador Dialogues.
How Important Are Ties Between India & Latin America?
What areas and economic sectors present the biggest opportunities for India and countries in the Western Hemisphere?