Analysis

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Nicaragua and CAFTA: Noncompliance with the Agreement

The purpose of this memo is to note the existence of partial violations to the Central America and Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement with the United States known as CAFTA-DR.

Manuel Orozco

Reports ˙

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At a Crossroads: China’s Post-Pandemic Economic Relations with Latin America and the Caribbean

On May 24, the Inter-American Dialogue and the Boston University Global Development Policy Center co-hosted a webinar titled “At a Crossroads: China’s Post-Pandemic Economic Relations with Latin America and the Caribbean.” The event considered China’s dynamic and evolving economic engagement with the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region, and drew upon new findings and data from the Inter-American Dialogue and the Boston University Global Development Policy Center.

Steven Holmes

Event Summaries ˙

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How Well Is the USMCA Working After Three Years?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views on the three-year anniversary of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA.

Arturo Sarukhán, Beatrice Rangel, Molly McCoy, Dan Ciuriak, Jon E. Huenemann

Latin America Advisor ˙

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Is LAC Prepared for Another Pandemic?

Expert panelists explored the question of Latin America and the Caribbean’s preparedness in the face of a future pandemic. Despite making up less than 10 percent of the world’s population, the region accounted for more than 25 percent of worldwide deaths from the Covid-19 pandemic. The panel focused on the ways in which healthcare policy in LAC shifted during and after the pandemic, as well as the outcomes from pandemic policy implementations. 

Anastasia Chacón González

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Economía Nicaragüense

La siguiente presentación publicada por el Diálogo Interamericano investiga la coyuntura económica actual en Nicaragua y refleja el análisis de Manuel Orozco, director del Programa de Migración, Remesas y Desarollo.

Manuel Orozco

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What Would the U.S. IDEA Act Mean for Ecuador?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views on the IDEA Act, a bill the U.S. Congress is considering, and which would make Ecuador an eligible beneficiary of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act.

Ivonne A-Baki, Felipe Espinosa, G. Philip Hughes, Santiago Mosquera

Latin America Advisor ˙

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Member in the News: Roberto Teixeira da Costa

Roberto Teixeira da Costa, member of the Inter-American Dialogue Board of Directors, has released a new book titled “Crises financeiras: Brasil e mundo (1929-2023).” 

Roberto Teixeira da Costa

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Family Remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean 2023

Today, the Inter-American Dialogue’s Migration, Remittances, and Development Program releases the presentation “Family Remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean 2023.” In the presentation, the program’s director, Manuel Orozco, analyzes the latest remittance data available for the region.

Manuel Orozco

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Why Is Mexico Lagging Behind in Attracting FDI?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views on foreign direct investment in Mexico.

Arturo Sarukhán, Lucinda Vargas, Diego Marroquín Bitar, Arnulfo Rodríguez

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