COP 21 & Climate Change Policy in Latin America
Though the COP21 negotiations promise to be complex, they also present an opportunity for the region to address existing vulnerabilities.
Analysis
Declining Commodity Prices Brings New Challenges for Brazil
To remain competitive, Brazil will have to revise its regulations and reverse many of the reforms instituted just a few years ago.
Is Costa Rica’s Economy on the Right Track?
How well is President Luis Guillermo Solís handling the economy? How strong are the country’s levels of investor and business confidence?
What Will Trudeau & the Liberals Bring to Canada?
What do the results mean for businesses in Canada, and which sectors will be most affected?
Dialogue Participates in Colombian Oil Association Conference
The hydrocarbons sector is at a turning point. Low prices and uncertain projections, competition for market share, geopolitical dynamics, growing environmental and social concerns, and questions about the future of fossil fuel and renewable energy sources necessitate analysis and discussion about the present and future of the industry and the challenges…
Will Congress Unravel the Trans-Pacific Partnership?
How will election-year politics play into the TPP’s future? What steps can supporters of the accord take to help secure passage?
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Jobs, Wages & the Latin American Slowdown
Declining commodity prices and slower growth in China are the major forces behind LAC’s recent pronounced economic deceleration.
Is Brazil’s President Closer to Being Impeached?
What is the state of the Rousseff administration’s relations with Congress, and how is that affecting the outlook for her fiscal agenda?
Securing Global Food Supply: What Role for LAC?
How role can Latin America play in addressing global food security challenges?
How Should Oil Exporters Diversify Their Economies?
Have any countries in Latin America been particularly successful at diversifying their economies?
Impact of Lower Commodity Prices on Latin American Growth
With the recent decline in commodity prices, why have some countries have fared better than others?
Latin America Clean Transport Forum
The electrification of the transportation sector is crucial to reducing carbon emissions and tackling global climate change.
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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Can Dilma Weather the Storm?
Brazil faces enormous challenges, but Dilma Rousseff’s impeachment is not likely one of them.