As the year nears the mid-point, and following the Summit of the Americas meeting in Panama, we will be reviewing the state of economic and political affairs in Latin America and the Caribbean.  Are most countries in the region growing as much as expected this year?  Which headwinds are gaining strength?  What political issues are causing the most concern for investors, and what new developments are providing reasons for optimism?  How is the investment and business community viewing Latin America in general, and what needs to change to improve those perceptions?  What are the most relevant developments to look out for before the end of 2015 that can have an impact on the region’s economic and political situation?

Speakers

• Michael Hartman
  SVP and General Counsel
  DIRECTV Latin America
• Lisa Schineller
  Managing Director, Sovereign Ratings
  Standard & Poor’s
• Vladimir Werning
  Executive Director and Head of Latin America Research
  J.P. Morgan

Moderator

• Michael Shifter
  President, Inter-American Dialogue