Analysis

Refining Markets in Latin America

Latin America, a region facing growing demand, has become the main destination for US oil product exports.

Event Summaries ˙

Video

Latin American Integration in a Turbulent World

Given the turbulent state of trade agreements in the United States and Europe, many are asking if there is an opportunity for greater regional integration in Latin America. If so, what are these opportunities and what form might they take? Which countries can take the lead on this effort?

Dan Edmonds

Event Summaries ˙

A US-Brazil Respect Deficit

Brazil’s rising stature and influence will be on display when President Dilma Rousseff arrives in Washington this week.

Peter Hakim

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Los Angeles Times

Shifter: Situación de Venezuela es la más preocupante de la región

“En Venezuela están fallando las políticas en materia social, económica y de seguridad. Y es fundamental que se dé un diálogo que permita identificar y poner en mesa las cosas comunes y diferencias para solventar la situación”

Vladimir Villegas, Patricia Medina

Interviews ˙ ˙ Globovision

The Outlook for Panama’s New President

Varela confronts a complicated political landscape dominated by his predecessor, whose party maintains a majority in Congress.

Murat Dagli

Event Summaries ˙

Industrial Policy & Innovation in Brazil

Despite an increased presence in the global market, Brazil’s new economic policy shows sign of protectionism and defense of traditional industries.

Erick Marin

Event Summaries ˙

China & Latin America in 2013

2013 was the 15th year of China’s “going out” initiative. During this period, the Asian giant’s economic relations with Latin America expanded rapidly.

Margaret Myers, Peter Hakim

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ China Policy Review

Where Is Uruguay’s Economy Headed?

How important are ties with Argentina to Uruguay’s economic outlook? Will investment-grade status bring Uruguay the benefits it expects?

Claudio Loser, Christian Daude, Graciana del Castillo