Local Conflicts & Natural Resources in Latin America
Conflicts over energy and natural resources are leading to social turmoil and posing serious challenges for investment projects all over Latin America.
Analysis
Impact of Lower Commodity Prices on Latin American Growth
With the recent decline in commodity prices, why have some countries have fared better than others?
The Future of Oil & Gas Exploration & Production in Colombia
The collapse in global oil prices has led to a steep decline in investment in Colombia’s hydrocarbons sector and reduced the value of its oil exports, depleting a key source of government revenue.
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.
A Discussion with Colombia’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Tourism
On Sept. 18, 2020, members of the Inter-American Dialogue’s corporate program met virtually with José Manuel Restrepo, Colombia’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Tourism, and Flavia Santoro, the President of ProColombia.
Will U.S. Pledges to Central America Lower Emigration?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring viewpoints on private sector investment Central American economies.
On Future Colombia-China Relations: Q&A with David Castrillón-Kerrigan
David Castrillón-Kerrigan, research professor at the Universidad Externado de Colombia’s School of Finance, Government, and International Relations, spoke with us about prospects for future China-Colombia relations.
Toward Stronger India-Latin America Economic Relations?
Despite much talk of enhanced Indian engagement with the region over the past decade, India-Latin America ties remain relatively limited.
China y América Latina, ‘terra ignota’
Latinoamérica seguirá siendo un proveedor esencial de materias primas para China, un mercado destacado para sus tecnologías y una región clave para su política exterior.
Video
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.
Will Ties With China Bring Big Benefits to the Dominican Republic?
China takes another one of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies in Latin America, the Dominican Republic.
Should Brazil Expect to See More Foreign Direct Investment?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views on Brazil’s soaring level of foreign direct investment.
What Will Relations With China Mean for El Salvador?
El Salvador on Aug. 21 became the latest country to break diplomatic relations with Taiwan in favor of establishing them with China. The move left Taiwan with just 17 nations that recognize its government, nine of which are in Latin America and the Caribbean. Why did El Salvador’s government make…
Chinese Finance in Argentina
A recent Economist article discussing Sino-Argentine relations cited to commercial loan statistics from the Asia and Latin America Program’s China-Latin America Commercial Loans Tracker.
Video
A Conversation with Carlos Urzúa, Mexico’s Secretary of Finance and Public Credit
On April 12, the Inter-American Dialogue partnered with the Wilson Center’s Mexico Institute to host a conversation with Carlos Urzúa, the current Mexican Secretary of Finance and Public Credit.