Will Morales Have a Big Influence in Bolivia’s Election?
How much will former Bolivian President Evo Morales influence the country’s May 3 elections?
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A Conversation with Luis Fernando Camacho
On December 13, 2019 the Inter-American Dialogue hosted “A Conversation with Luis Fernando Camacho”, candidate for the Bolivia presidency.
Turmoil in South America and the Impact on Energy Markets
2019 has been a tumultuous year for South America. In recent months, mass protests have swept across several countries, including major oil and gas producers Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia. Continued political and social turbulence will likely contribute to stagnant oil and gas production growth in these countries. Conversely, Brazil and Guyana are on track to become the region’s largest sources of supply growth.
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Violencia contra la Iglesia Católica en Nicaragua ¿Una nueva fase de represión?
La nueva onda de violencia dirigida hacia la Iglesia Católica en Nicaragua ocurre como respuesta de Ortega ante el rol que la misma ha jugado en las negociaciones.
Will Bolivia’s Next Election Lead to More Uncertainty?
How is Bolivia’s race shaping up, and do opposition candidates stand a chance against Morales?
Nearing the Tipping Point: Drivers of Deforestation in the Amazon Region
The largest tropical rainforest on the planet, the Amazon plays a critical role as a storehouse of carbon and mediator of the global water cycle and holds a greater share of the world’s known biodiversity than any other ecosystem. However, unchecked development is placing the Amazon under threat, pushing deforestation rates to near-record levels throughout the region.
¿Puede Sudamérica capitalizar sus reservas de litio?
¿Qué tan bien están los países sudamericanos involucrando a inversionistas internacionales en sus estrategias de desarrollo de litio?
China’s Belt and Road Initiative: What Role for Latin America?
Chinese-built infrastructure can indeed be a boon for Latin America, but making this happen will require no shortage of strategic thinking on the part of policymakers.
China’s Belt and Road Lands in Latin America
Joining the Belt and Road is an easy sell for Latin America because the Initiative promises much and demands little, writes Ricardo Barrios.
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La economía boliviana en transición
Una conversación con René Orellana, Ministro de Planeación del Desarrollo
Nationalization & Its Discontents: Low Oil Prices & Latin America
As global oil prices collapsed over the last two years, regional governments have started to lose their leverage in the energy industry. To attract international investors, they must offer increasingly favorable terms, which means ceding more of their own control.
Natural Gas Market Outlook
Given their close proximity to the United States, LAC countries are well-positioned to capitalize on the surplus of US gas exports and current buyer’s market.
Bolivia’s Morales Contains Corruption Fallout
After a string of corruption scandals, President Evo Morales’ party lost dramatically in regional elections in Bolivia last week.
La Reforma Educativa en Bolivia
Con una reforma en marcha desde 1994, Bolivia aspira a ir consolidando un sistema educativo que incorpore fuertemente los conceptos de interculturalidad y participación social. Descargue el documento completo abajo