Is a Proposed Rail Merger Good for North America?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A on the possibility of the first railway to connect Mexico, Canada and the United State and its significance.
Analysis
Private Roundtable on US-Mexico Energy Cooperation
The energy markets of the United States and Mexico are deeply integrated, to the benefit of both countries and their economies. The new US administration has a clear interest in preserving and expanding this fruitful relationship while advancing its ambitious clean energy and climate goals, both at home and abroad. On March 11, the Inter-American Dialogue held a private roundtable on US-Mexico energy cooperation.
US-Mexico Forum 2025: Energy and Sustainability Report
The world is in a transition to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 that will change the way we use and produce energy and shape the sustainability of our planet. This paper, published by UC San Diego, addresses how Mexico and the United States can use their energy resources to deliver jobs, economic prosperity, and social justice at this transformational juncture in history, examining three areas fundamental to the US-Mexico energy relationship: sustainability; hydrocarbons; and gas, power, and renewables.
Video
Viscidi: Biden’s climate foreign policy “should start with Latin America”
On February 2, the Embassy of Argentina in the United States and the World Resources Institute hosted an event at which Lisa Viscidi spoke about how the Biden administration could engage with Argentina, and with Latin America and the Caribbean more broadly, on areas such as clean energy, climate change adaptation, and conservation.
Let’s Work With Latin America to Fight Climate Change
The Biden administration should support clean energy investments and environmental protections in the region.
Will Another ‘Three Amigos’ Summit Happen Anytime Soon?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on the future of North American relations under a Biden administration.
Could the Biden Victory Help Redefine Mexican Energy Policy?
In an interview for BNamericas, Lisa Viscidi discusses Joe Biden’s victory and how it might impact the US-Mexico energy relationship.
What Will AMLO Gain From His Visit to the White House?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ takes on Mexican President López Obrador’s first trip abroad since taking office, to Washington.
Can a New Leader Revitalize the World Trade Organization?
What did Brazil’s Azevêdo bring to the WTO, and how does his early departure affect the organization and its work?
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?
Video
Protests Continue in Venezuela
Michael Shifter, president of the Inter-American Dialogue, was interviewed by BBC World News on the future of the Venezuelan armed forces amidst continuing protests as well as the possibility of US and Russian intervention.
Is Congress Likely to Approve the USMCA This Year?
What is the outlook and most-likely timeline for advancing USMCA in the 116th Congress?
USMCA and Latin American Energy Diplomacy Under a New US Congress
November’s midterm elections altered the balance of power in Washington, and the new Democratic majority in the House of Representatives, which will mean new chairs on key committees, will play an important role in shaping US energy diplomacy and energy markets in the Western Hemisphere. At an event co-hosted by the Inter-American Dialogue and the Institute of the Americas, panelists discussed how the new Congress will approach key issues affecting energy within the context of Latin America’s evolving role in US trade and foreign policy.
What Should Latin America Take Away From APEC 2018?
How did ongoing global trade tensions change the agenda at the 2018 APEC Summit?
How Does the New USMCA Deal Affect the Energy Sector?
How does USMCA, the new NAFTA deal, affect the energy sector? What are the biggest changes? Will it boost investment and cooperation?