The Nationalism of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner
Argentine President Cristina Fernández has increased her appeals to nationalist sentiment to build domestic political support.
Analysis
A Conversation with Santiago Levy
Developing scenarios that would lead to another financial crisis is not a fictional exercise; the risk of another crisis is very real.
As Mining Sector Takes Off, Colombia Must Take Care
Colombia is in the midst of a mining boom. The challenge for President Santos is to capitalize on the sector’s promise.
Brazil & the US are Increasingly Important to One Another
An upcoming meeting between Presidents Obama and Rousseff should not be expected to produce dramatic news or unexpected major breakthroughs.
A US-Brazil Respect Deficit
Brazil’s rising stature and influence will be on display when President Dilma Rousseff arrives in Washington this week.
Rousseff Should Leave US with a Trade Deal
President Rousseff is arriving in Washington on Monday to meet the US president. Nothing particularly important will happen.
Is the Caribbean Community in Danger of Collapsing?
What are Caricom’s greatest achievements? Could closer integration benefit the region and, if so, what steps would have to be taken to achieve it?
The New Banks in Town: Chinese Finance in Latin America
Estimates of the volume, composition, and characteristics of Chinese lending to the region since 2005.
Is the Transpacific Trade Partnership Initiative on Track?
Is the TPP on track to complete a framework in 2012, as planned?
Industrial Policy & Innovation in Brazil
Despite an increased presence in the global market, Brazil’s new economic policy shows sign of protectionism and defense of traditional industries.
Will Brazil Be Part of the Solution to the Eurozone Crisis?
Could Brazil, along with other BRICS, be part of the solution to the euro zone crisis?
The FTA, Not Such a Happy Story
Someday, someone will write the objective history of the US-Colombia free trade agreement For the US, the history is not a happy one.
The Colombia & Panama Free Trade Deals
The US is becoming more and more focused on its own problems, while increasingly middle class, globalized Latin American nations are finding new partners.
Are Long-Stalled US Free-Trade Pacts Headed for Passage?
Will the three accords receive congressional approval? What is standing in the way?
A Conversation with Marcelo Zabalaga
Bolivia’s success as one of the fastest growing economies in the past decade stems from its unique economic model.