Will an IMF Bailout Save Argentina’s Macri, or Sink Him?
Non resident fellow Bruno Binetti discusses the causes of the financial crisis, and the economic and political implications of an IMF bailout for Argentina and Macri.
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Mexico’s Renewable Energy Future
Improving grid management, expanding fiscal incentives for renewable technologies, and improving the land consultation process will open the door to the large Mexican renewable energy market.
What Would a Global Trade War Mean for Latin America?
Tariffs mean different things to different people. Four experts chime in.
What Will It Take to Grow Jamaica’s Economy?
After years in the doldrums, Jamaica’s economy is sparking to life.
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A Conversation with Carlos Alvarado
On June 12, the Inter-American Dialogue was proud to host Carlos Alvarado, sitting president of Costa Rica, to discuss a variety of goals and challenges with Dialogue President, Michael Shifter. President Alvarado discussed his plans to restore faith in the government by tackling environmental issues, promoting inclusive education, and improving the transparency of the government.
Costa Rica’s Alvarado Vows to Shrink Deficit With Spending Cuts, Tax Reform
A rocky road ahead for Latin America’s youngest president.
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Oil and Politics in Latin America
In a conversation with CSIS, Lisa Viscidi explains the potential implications of this year’s elections in Latin America’s top oil producing countries. Political changes in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela will affect oil output, with effects felt both domestically and in the United States.
Will Mexico Make Big Strides Toward Renewable Energy?
It’s not all about oil in Mexico.
Citi’s Ernesto Revilla Joins the Latin America Advisor Board
A native of Mexico, Revilla brings fresh insights to the venerable advisory board.
Will Ties With China Bring Big Benefits to the Dominican Republic?
China takes another one of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies in Latin America, the Dominican Republic.
Red Cards, Red Handed: FIFA Corruption and the Long Arm of US Law Enforcement
On June 21, the Dialogue partnered with the Wilson Center’s Argentina Program and the Bubble to host “Red Cards, Red Handed: FIFA Corruption and the Long Arm of US Law Enforcement.”
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Navigating Emerging Markets: Argentina
Bruno Binetti, research fellow at Inter-American Dialogue, discusses the Argentine peso, economy and government as the nation receives a $50 billion credit line from the International Monetary Fund.
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Energy Policy in Brazil: What’s Next for Upstream, Refining and LNG?
The Brazilian oil & gas industry is going through its “largest transformation ever,” said Décio Oddone, Director-General for the Brazilian National Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANP) at an event organized by the Inter-American Dialogue on June 28th.
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Uncertain Relations: AMLO & Donald Trump
Michael Shifter discusses what Andres Manuel López Obrador’s landslide win in the 2018 Mexican elections could mean for Mexico and the Western hemisphere. López Obrador faces the challenge of transforming his populist campaign into a practical and effective government while also addressing record homicides rates, rampant corruption, and the nation’s gaping inequality and entrenched poverty.
China’s Belt and Road Lands in Latin America
Joining the Belt and Road is an easy sell for Latin America because the Initiative promises much and demands little, writes Ricardo Barrios.