Energy & Mining in Colombia
Colombia has to remain competitive with other major producers such as Mexico to attract needed investment in extractive industries.
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Keeping Up with the BRICS
Have the Brics opened a new chapter in the evolution of global economic institutions?
A Difficult Balancing Act
After winning a second term, the hard work now begins for President Juan Manuel Santos.
A New Normal for US-Brazil Relations
Vice President Biden’s meeting with President Rousseff turned out to be yet another sign of the deterioration of US-Brazil relations.
The Outlook for Brazil’s Oil & Gas Sector
Brazil must focus on reforms that will make Petrobras more competitive and create an attractive investment environment.
The Outlook for Panama’s New President
Varela confronts a complicated political landscape dominated by his predecessor, whose party maintains a majority in Congress.
Foreign Investment a Top Priority: Solís
Attracting foreign investment to grow the economy is a top priority for Costa Rica’s new government, President Luis Guillermo Solís said at the Dialogue.
The Promise & Challenge of Electricity Reform in Mexico
While Mexico’s oil and gas reform has stolen the limelight, the electricity reform is more critical to the country’s economic growth.
Will the World Cup Be a Bust for Brazil?
Will infrastructure investments made for the Cup succeed in promoting long-term growth?
Informe avance SIEPAC y propuesta de medidas
El estudio analiza los avances del proyecto Sistema de Interconexión Eléctrica de los Países de América Central (SIEPAC) y enumera los obstáculos que a la fecha impiden su exitosa implementación. El autor aborda los desafíos tanto políticos como económicos que enfrentan los países centroamericanos y proponen un plan de acción que incluye medidas para facilitar la coordinación internacional, fortalecer a las instituciones que encabezan el desarrollo y operación de la matriz eléctrica regional, y crear un marco seguro para el surgimiento de nuevos contratos de largo plazo.
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Where is Brazil Headed?
Brazilian society remains polarized with an increasingly growing sector of people who demand change.
A New Trade Policy Agenda for the Americas
Trade policy and economic integration are once again emerging as priority issues in inter-American affairs.
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China’s Metals Markets
Chinese demand for minerals has driven world metals markets and economic growth among major metals exporters in Latin America.
North America’s Energy Boom & Latin America
Oil and gas production in the United States and Canada has increased considerably since 2008.
Economic Status & Remittance Behavior
Although migrants have experienced a modest improvement since the recession, one in three remain in a “vulnerable” financial position.