Editor’s Picks: Top Content from the Latin America Advisor in 2022
Sharing a selection of issues that the Latin America Advisor’s team felt covered especially important developments this year in Western Hemisphere affairs.
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Grading the Pacific Alliance—What Progress on Cross-Pacific Economic Connectivity?
On December 1, 2022, the Inter-American Dialogue, East Consulting, and Cámara de Comercio Peruano-China cohosted a webinar titled “Grading the Pacific Alliance—What Progress on Cross-Pacific Economic Connectivity?” This event considered emerging developments within the Pacific Alliance, the bloc’s cross-Pacific engagement with Asia, and the level of Asian overseas investment in Pacific Alliance member nations.
On Lula’s Approach to Asia: Q&A with Karin Costa Vazquez
Insights from Karin Costa Vazquez on Lula’s recent re-election and its significance for Brazil’s relations with its Asian partners and in multilateral institutions.
What Prospects for Greater Japan-Central America and the Caribbean Cooperation?
Central America and the Caribbean are receiving more attention from Japan, whether at the policy level or among Japan’s private sector.
On Japan’s Interest in Central America and the Caribbean: Q&A with JALAC
Representatives from the Japan Association of Latin America and the Caribbean consider prospects for enhanced Japanese engagement with Central America and the Caribbean.
Toward Pandemic Recovery in Latin America and the Caribbean—Exploring New Dimensions of Japan-US-LAC Interregional Cooperation
On December 16, the Inter-American Dialogue, in partnership with the Japan Association of Latin America and the Caribbean, held a public meeting titled “Toward Pandemic Recovery in Latin America and the Caribbean—Exploring New Dimensions of Japan-US-LAC Interregional Cooperation,” to consider prospects for enhanced Latin American, Caribbean, Japanese, and US collaboration in support of regional recovery and sustainable development.
Japan’s Role in LAC’s Covid-19 Recovery
Japan has a critical role to play in Latin America’s post-Covid-19 recovery.
Advancing US-Japan Cooperation on Digital Economy Development in Latin America: Three Recommendations
Enhanced Japan-US collaboration would do much to advance the delivery of information and communications technology platforms across the region.
Japanese Engagement with LAC: Advancing Relations in an Era of Uncertainty
Japan has launched a new phase in its relations with Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Japan’s Latest Moves in LAC: Reshaping the Partnership
Japan is upgrading its relations with Latin America with a focus on innovation, sustainable infrastructure and value chain development.
What Should Latin America Take Away From APEC 2018?
How did ongoing global trade tensions change the agenda at the 2018 APEC Summit?
Are Japan’s Ties to Latin America Getting Stronger?
Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono visited Latin America Aug. 11-19, with stops in Ecuador, Peru, Colombia and Mexico. Kono’s priorities during the trip were strengthening economic cooperation and trade ties with the region, particularly the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and seeking support on diplomatic issues, including those related to North Korea, NHK reported. What did he accomplish during his tour? Where are Japan-Latin America relations headed? Does Japan have a clear and coherent strategy in Latin America? Which sectors and countries in the region are of greatest importance for Japan, and what is driving that interest?