Analysis

China and Latin America: Relations Under Strain?

While some concerns have been expressed about the expanding Chinese footprint across the region, most serious analysts and government authorities view the deepening economic relationship as a largely positive development for both China and Latin America.

Peter Hakim

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ China Policy Review

Here’s what really went wrong with Brazil’s economy

When President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva left office in January 2011, Brazil was widely regarded as Latin America’s gold standard for economic development and social progress. But today, with his handpicked successor, Dilma Rousseff, facing an impeachment trial, the country is viewed as an economic failure.

Peter Hakim

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Reuters

Odebrecht: un escándalo con múltiples aristas

Las proporciones del caso Odebrecht han puesto de manifiesto una red de sobornos para obtener licitaciones de obras públicas, que implica prácticamente a una docena de países y que compromete a buena parte de la clase política latinoamericana, al más alto nivel. Peter Hakim comenta sobre el caso.

Peter Hakim, Orlando Torricelli

Interviews ˙ ˙ RFI Español

The Olympics Will Be Fine; Worry about Brazil

Since the modern Olympics were initiated in Athens in 1896, none of the 25 or so countries that have hosted the games have done so while confronting the political turmoil and economic distress now battering Brazil. Regardless, the games are likely to be a success, as the Olympics almost always…

Peter Hakim

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ BRINK News

Which Candidate Will Emerge Victor in Brazil?

Sunday’s results ended the campaign of Marina Silva. What were the reasons behind her defeat?

Peter Hakim, Carlos Eduardo Lins da Silva, Riordan Roett, Richard Feinberg

Keeping Up with the BRICS

Have the Brics opened a new chapter in the evolution of global economic institutions?

Peter Hakim

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ China Policy Review

The Future of US-Brazil Relations

Can the US and Brazil rise above their differences and find reasons to cooperate more effectively?

Peter Hakim

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ International Affairs

Which Mexico for Obama?

When President Obama meets this week with President Peña Nieto, he will be visiting a country that was much maligned throughout his first term.

Peter Hakim

˙ Reuters

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Venezuela Needs Its Neighbors

Events in the Ukraine have lifted the morale of anti-government protestors in Venezuela and elevated their expectations.

Peter Hakim

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ El Faro

拓展中拉经济新时空

与美国一样,中国不应该从整个地区范围来处理与拉美的关系,而应该一个国家一个国家地慢慢耕耘。

Peter Hakim

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ China Policy Review

A US-Brazil Respect Deficit

Brazil’s rising stature and influence will be on display when President Dilma Rousseff arrives in Washington this week.

Peter Hakim

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Los Angeles Times

“O discurso do golpe é puramente simbólico e ideológico”

Na avaliação do presidente do Inter-American Dialogue, o novo governo contará com a boa vontade internacional e não terá problemas para estabelecer relações com os vizinhos.

Peter Hakim, Teresa Perosa

Interviews ˙ ˙ Peter Hakim: “O discurso do golpe é puramente simbólico e ideológico”