Will the Winner of Bolivia’s Election Be Seen as Legitimate?
What do the results imply for Bolivia’s legislature and the country’s governability in the coming years?
Analysis
Will Protests Lead to Drastic Changes in Chile?
Are the promised reforms enough to satisfy the protesters in Chile?
Do Protests in the Region Have a Common Thread?
Are there common trends that can be identified among the different protests sweeping the region?
Will Argentina’s Foreign Policy See a Radical Shift?
What shape will Fernández’s foreign policy take?
Video
5G and the Evolution of Smart Cities in Latin America and the Caribbean
On November 14, 2019, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted the event, “5G and the Evolution of Smart Cities in Latin America and the Caribbean,” featuring panelists Eric Crabtree, Chief Investment Officer of the International Finance Corporation; Luis Fiallo, Vice President of China Telecom Americas; Ed Roach, Vice President of Regulatory Compliance and Associate General Counsel, SBA Communications; and Rachel Samrén, EVP and Chief External Affairs Officer of Millicom. Ernesto Muyshondt, mayor of San Salvador, El Salvador, provided the keynote address while Margaret Myers, director of the Asia and Latin America Program at the Inter-American Dialogue moderated the panel discussion.
What Does a Close Presidential Vote Mean for Uruguay?
What are the biggest takeaways from Uruguay’s election? What challenges will the eventual winner need to address first as Uruguay’s next president? What will the closer-than-expected election result mean for the next president’s ability to govern and set his own agenda?
Should the U.S. Be More Involved in Mexico’s Drug War?
What would designating Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations lead to?
What Will Alberto Fernández’s Gov’t Bring Argentina?
What can Argentines expect from Fernández as president?
Editor’s Picks: Top Content from the Latin America Advisor 2019
Top selections from the Latin America Advisor’s editorial staff of issues covering especially important developments during 2019, a remarkable year for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Is China Going to Help El Salvador Develop Faster?
Is El Salvador’s recent decision to cut ties with Taiwan in favor of establishing them with China paying off?
Editor’s Picks: Top Content from the Energy Advisor 2019
Top content from the weekly Energy Advisor publications this year.
What Are the Most Important Changes to the USMCA?
How will the changes affect the three North American countries, and which sectors are set to gain or lose the most from them?
Is Political Risk in Latin America on the Rise for 2020?
Which countries are likely to be the hotspots in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2020?
Has Bolsonaro’s First Year Been a Success or Failure?
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday completed his first year in office, one marked by international controversy over the Amazon, a slight economic recovery, political spats within his own party, as well as some significant legislative wins, including comprehensive pension reform. How well has Bolsonaro fared in his first year as Brazil’s president, and has he met voters’ expectations of change? How well is his government handling economic matters, and what should it focus on in the year ahead? To what extent has Bolsonaro’s confrontational political style helped or hindered his effectiveness in working with Brazil’s Congress?
What’s at Stake for Latinos (and Latin America) in the U.S. Presidential Vote?
With less than 10 months until election day, how is the U.S. presidential race shaping up? What issues or proposals from candidates are emerging as most relevant for Latin America and the Caribbean? What role are Latinos playing in the 2020 election’s outcome?