Energy & Politics in Brazil
With Brazil’s state oil company Petrobras engulfed in a massive corruption scandal, the government looks poised to introduce an energy sector overhaul.
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Crackdown in Caracas: Venezuela’s Crisis Continues
No end in sight for Venezuela
Defending Sovereignty & Promoting Regional Integration
Latin America’s integration schemes so far seem mostly toothless and ineffectual, partly because each country is mainly focused on pursuing its own national agenda.
Will Cuba’s New Policy Unleash Entrepreneurs?
The Cuban government announced in late May that it would legalize small- and medium-sized private businesses, a move that could significantly expand private enterprise in the communist country, according to the Associated Press.
Does Rousseff Have Enough Support?
What factors will influence Brazil’s upcoming elections? How are Rousseff’s rivals faring ahead of the vote?
Migration & Development in Central America 2013 Report
This report offers recommendations for Central American governments seeking to leverage the economic activities of migrants in a more integral manner.
China and Latin America in 2014
China’s relations with Latin America are becoming increasingly routine. China is a critical partner for much of the region.
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Paraguay’s Role in a Changing Regional Economy
“Institutions are the key to growth,” concludes a panel of Paraguay’s Minister of Finance, President of the Central Bank, and Ambassador to the US
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What Chinese Finance Means for Latin America
Despite slowing economic growth in China, the country’s banks remain a primary source of finance for certain Latin American nations.
Will Legislative Elections Put Haiti on the Right Track?
How are Haiti’s elections shaping up? Has enough been done to ensure that they are clean?
Michael Shifter entrevistado sobre los temas más urgentes en la región
Michael Shifter fue entrevistado por Gerardo Torres de El Salvador sobre los temas más destacados en la agenda regional. Entre otros asuntos, Shifter habló sobre el futuro de la paz en Colombia, la crisis política y económica en Venezuela, y el impacto de las elecciones de Estados Unidos en la región.
Latin America’s Crude Oil Markets
Crude oil exports from Latin America to the US have plummeted as oil production in the region has slumped while demand is on the rise.
Challenging Correa’s Citizens’ Revolution
Ecuadordan President Rafael Correa battles an increasingly dissatisfied citizenry as he implements fiscal reforms to counter dropping oil prices.
What Does New Leadership Mean at Argentina’s Central Bank?
What sort of central bank will Vanoli run? How will Argentina’s long-brewing currency woes play out?
The State of China-Latin America Relations
What does China stand to gain from closer engagement with Latin America and the Caribbean?