As Latin American and Caribbean economies have intermittently thrived then struggled in the past decade, the barriers to doing business have remained consistently high. And while reform efforts accelerated in 2016, improving business regulations and economic governance remains a critical missing step for poverty reduction, growth, competitiveness, and the rule of law.
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Declining commodity prices and slower growth in China are the major forces behind LAC’s recent pronounced economic deceleration.
The year 2016 was the third highest on record for Chinese state-to-state finance in Latin America.
Estimates of the volume, composition, and characteristics of Chinese lending to the region since 2005.
What were the most important developments to come out of the meeting between the two presidents?
CAF-Development Bank of Latin America President Enrique Garcia discusses the role of multilateral banks in supporting development.
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China’s economic footprint in the region is expanding at a rapid pace. Can Latin American societies keep up?
Free trade Republicans must confront globalization’s disadvantages head on to defend its tremendous benefits.
Latin America faces some of the toughest obstacles to halting energy emissions, but many countries in the region also have among the best opportunities to reach climate goals.
Brazil’s oil and gas and electricity sectors are an important destination for Chinese direct investment.
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.
If external actors are serious about helping the Northern Triangle, they should not be shy about demanding fundamental reforms.
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 do the results mean for businesses in Canada, and which sectors will be most affected?
Should the US government help Puerto Rico get out from under its debt? What is the best way to approach the task?
