Clean Power in Latin America
As Latin America moves towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fulfilling its Paris commitments, it must also work to meet rapidly growing electricity demand, which is projected to almost double by 2040.
Analysis
English Language Learning in Latin America
English proficiency is a critical tool for competitiveness in the global economy. How can governments implement effective English language learning policies and programs?
Politics Uncertain in Latin America’s Major Energy-Producing Countries
In spite of a steady economic recovery, low inflation and improving fiscal balances, Latin America is seeing weak private investment in energy and other sectors.
Outlook for Energy in the Western Hemisphere
Latin America faces many challenges in developing its energy resources and providing clean, affordable and reliable energy. With presidential elections in Brazil, Mexico and Colombia next year, there is considerable uncertainty about future energy policy, as potential candidates in these countries have presented widely varying energy and economic policy platforms.
The Energy Solution Latin America Needs
If the region increases renewables to 80% of the electricity matrix and expands integration, countries can save billions of dollars in investments, avoid blackouts and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, argue Lisa Viscidi and Ariel Yépez.
Chinese Finance to Latin America and the Caribbean in 2017
China’s record of lending in LAC continues to surpass that of other banks, even though policy banks issued only $9 billion to the region in 2017.
Chinese Development Finance “Down But Not Out” in Latin America
Chinese investment and lending in the region declined last year, in part reflecting skittishness over the deteriorating situation in Venezuela. Despite the drop, Chinese state-to-state finance continues to outstrip the World Bank, IDB and CAF.
Financiamiento estatal chino en Latinoamérica, en el nivel más bajo desde 2012
La fuerte disminución en el 2017 se debe a que los bancos estatales chinos se abstuvieron de hacer préstamos a Venezuela, de lejos el mayor receptor de financiamiento del gigante asiático en la región desde el 2005.
Orozco: ‘La idea de que Ortega permanezca hasta 2021 ya no es viable para nadie’
Desde el pasado 18 de abril, a consecuencia de una reforma al seguro social, el descontento popular ha escalado en Nicaragua. La respuesta del régimen del Presidente Daniel Ortega ha sido la represión y hasta ahora, alrededor de 300 muertos han sido reportados. Ante la violencia rampante, la comunidad internacional ha manifestado su preocupación y descontento. Manuel Orozco dio una entrevista acerca de los impactos que estas sanciones tendrán en Nicaragua, y de los posibles escenarios futuros en el conflicto.
Will Nicaragua Find a Resolution to its Political Crisis?
More than 300 people have died in Nicaragua since anti-government protests broke out in April. Will a resolution come?
What Will It Take for Latin America to Pick Up Growth?
The IMF lowered its economic growth forecast for the region in July. Will the economy worsen this year, or will there be a turnaround?
Teacher Policy Seminar 2018
Are teacher policies in Latin America effective? What can countries do to strengthen and support teacher selection, development and performance?
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Smart Cities in Latin America and the Caribbean
The Inter-American Dialogue hosted a panel to discuss the opportunities and challenges of developing smart cities in Latin America.
How Are Trade Tensions Affecting Latin America?
As the trade war between China and the United States intensifies, how is it affecting Latin American economies?
What Did Maduro Accomplish on His Trip to China?
China this month agreed to extend $5 billion in credit to Venezuela as the South American country faces severe economic problems including hyperinflation and dire shortages of food, medicines and basic goods. Finance Minister Simón Zerpa announced the credit line as President Nicolás Maduro was departing for China to seek…