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.
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Refining Markets in Latin America
Latin America, a region facing growing demand, has become the main destination for US oil product exports.
Principles and Practices of Educational Vouchers
We talk about a system of educational vouchers, when governments grant families payments that allow them to enroll their children in either public or private schools. These payments, which are financed through taxes, can be made directly to parents or indirectly to schools. The objective is to increase the possibilities of…
A Conversation with Colombian Ambassador Juan Carlos Pinzón
On October 20, the Inter-American Dialogue held a private conversation with Juan Carlos Pinzón, Colombia’s Ambassador to the United States. Private sector and non-governmental leaders, as well as independent analysts, engaged in a frank exchange with Ambassador Pinzón about the future of the peace negotiations between the Colombian government and the FARC, after the ‘No’ vote won in the national plebiscite held on October 2nd.
The Twilight of the Democratic Age
Will the leaders of our democracies rise to the demands of this exasperated citizenry, ready to set fire to the temple? Perhaps, but the prospects are not bright.
A Conversation with Alonso Salazar
Medellín is Colombia’s second largest and fastest growing city, but also the most dangerous major city in the country.
Incidence of Taxes and Social Spending
How much do the Western Hemisphere’s two largest economies, Brazil and the US, redistribute through social spending and taxes?
Brazil Key to Curbing Iran’s Influence
Iran is a pariah regime. Claiming only peaceful purposes for its nuclear program, Tehran is processing uranium in quantities that say otherwise. Is an Iran armed with nuclear weapons inevitable?
“Estas grandes reformas, si no se implementan bien, tendrán un costo y no serán valoradas por la ciudadanía”
Sergio Bitar aborda en esta entrevista el proceso constituyente, las críticas y disculpas de Insulza, y la reforma a la educación superior entre otros.
Nicaragua Is Turning Into a Real-Life ‘House of Cards’
Strongman Daniel Ortega is running for a third term (with his wife as VP) and cravenly removing all checks on his power. Sound familiar?
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Latin American Integration in a Turbulent World
Given the turbulent state of trade agreements in the United States and Europe, many are asking if there is an opportunity for greater regional integration in Latin America. If so, what are these opportunities and what form might they take? Which countries can take the lead on this effort?
What Should Bolivians Expect From Morales?
Bolivian President Evo Morales won re-election with an estimated 60 percent of the vote. What can investors expect?
Bachelet’s Reform Agenda
Bachelet has started her term with an ambitious agenda that includes tax, education, and constitutional reforms.
Fiszbein: “Alcanzar a los asiáticos nos llevará demasiado tiempo”
Ariel Fiszbein señaló los graves problemas que enfrenta la región en materia de educación y la brecha de cinco años de escolaridad que existe con los países asiáticos mejor posicionados en las pruebas PISA.
Workforce Training in Latin America
The low skills levels of Latin America’s workforce have led to productivity issues that limit the region’s growth potential.