Can the UN Win the Battle Against Impunity in Guatemala?
Should CICIG’s mandate be extended? What factors are shaping the debate, and what will most likely be the outcome?
Analysis
Navigating Risk in Brazil’s Energy Sector
Brazil’s oil and gas and electricity sectors are an important destination for Chinese direct investment.
Did Fidel Destroy His Own Legacy?
No one can deny Fidel Castro his place in history. He was, by any measure, the most prominent political figure in Latin America in the 20th century, maybe since Christopher Columbus. The question is whether the narrative will be mostly about bold dreams and progressive change—or about oppression and stagnation in Cuba.
Was Mexico’s First-Ever Deep-Water Tender a Success?
Mexico on Dec. 5 held its first-ever deep-water oil auction, attracting bids from foreign oil companies. Was the auction successful?
Central America’s Triangle of Despair
If external actors are serious about helping the Northern Triangle, they should not be shy about demanding fundamental reforms.
China’s Venezuela Conundrum
The government of Nicolás Maduro has made some last-ditch efforts to cut costs and pay off debts, but it is quickly running out of lifelines.
What Are the Critical Issues Facing Women?
How are women faring in Latin America? Where has progress been made and how has that been achieved?
Vientos nuevos desde el sur
La encuesta del GDA a líderes de opinión muestra que el 2015 marcó una nueva etapa para el continente americano e ilustra los temas que serán centrales en el año que comienza. Fue un año de avances en la resolución de conflictos históricos y de cambio político en muchos países.
How Will New U.S. Financial Rules Affect Cuba?
The U.S. government put new regulations into effect March 15 aimed at making it easier for U.S. banks to process financial transactions involving Cuban entities or Cuban nationals, as well as allowing Cubans to open U.S. bank accounts. How important are the rule changes for financial services companies that want to do business in Cuba?
What Will Trudeau & the Liberals Bring to Canada?
What do the results mean for businesses in Canada, and which sectors will be most affected?
Natural Gas & LNG Trade in the Americas
The surge in US natural gas production as a result of the shale boom has implications for gas and LNG markets all over the world.
Strategic Foresight & Sustainable Development Goals
How can strategic foresight enhance the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030?
Setting the Stage for Improved Learning
Despite the importance of teachers in the learning process, systems for recruiting, selecting, training, and supporting teachers remain deficient.
Video
Colombia: Transformation and Future Challenges
A keynote conversation with His Excellency Juan Manuel Santos, President of the Republic of Colombia
Venezuela’s Political Outlook
Chávez’s sickness has exposed him as vulnerable. People are beginning to realize that he is not eternal, that his mandate is limited.