Fiscal Policy, Inequality & the Ethnic Divide in Guatemala
Guatemala is among the most unequal countries in Latin America. Fiscal policy has done very little to reduce inequality and poverty overall and along ethnic lines.
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谁将秘鲁经济拉进泥潭？
秘鲁政府本月宣布，2011至2015年间秘鲁经济年均增长率为4.7%。这一增长率明显高于拉丁美洲和加勒比地区的平均增长水平。
Latin American Crude Oil Exports
Facing growing competition for a shrinking US market, Latin American crude oil producers are being forced to seek new export markets.
Natural Gas Market Outlook
Given their close proximity to the United States, LAC countries are well-positioned to capitalize on the surplus of US gas exports and current buyer’s market.
How Does the Yuan’s Fall Affect Latin America?
What actions should governments in the region be taking in light of China’s changing role in the global economy?
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Clean Energy Innovation in Latin America
In the wake of the COP21 global climate talks, governments must shift attention to how they will actually follow through on the commitments made in Paris. One concept is central to achieving that goal – innovation.
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Japan-Latin America Relations: Then & Now
After decades of engagement with Latin America, Japan is looking to deepen and expand relations.
Will Latin America Be the Next Global Economic Crisis?
What do countries in Latin America need to do to get their economies back on track? What is the economic outlook for the region in 2016?
Remittances to Latin America & the Caribbean in 2014
In 2014, remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean grew 4%, reaching at least $62.3 billion.
How Can Women in the Region Crack the Glass Ceiling?
Why is there such a lack of women in powerful seats running companies or sitting on boards in the region?
Will Cuba Mean Opportunity or Risk for US Banks?
What are the main challenges US banks must overcome in order to do business in Cuba?
Mexico Energy Reform Gives Colombia the Jitters
Think-tank Inter-American Dialogue recently held a closed-door event which brought together Colombia’s new mines and energy minister, Tomás González, with CEOs, industry association heads and regulators.
In the first of a two-part series, Inter-American Dialogue’s energy, climate change and extractive industries program director Lisa Viscidi talks to BNamericas about how the Colombian government is looking to increase oil reserves and maintain competitiveness as Mexico opens its hydrocarbons market.
Learning for All: An Urgent Challenge in Latin America
Latin America has advanced significantly in terms of educational coverage, but students are not learning at acceptable levels.
China’s New Approach in Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin America can expect both continuity and divergence from Chinese actors in the coming years.
A New Phase in Japan-Latin America and the Caribbean Relations
For decades, Japan has been an important trading partner, lender, investor, and provider of official development assistance in Latin America and the Caribbean.