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A Conversation with Alejandro Toledo
President Toledo shared his thoughts about Latin America’s transformation over the past two decades and challenges confronting the region.
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Will Latin America and China’s Energy Partnership Change?
Over the past 10 years, China has loaned some $70.2 billion to Latin America for its energy sector alone. How will Latin America’s energy sector be affected as China’s economic outlook and investment strategies evolve?
Ecuador Suspends Internet Of WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange
Ecuador has now confirmed that it cut off internet access at their London Embassy for Julian Assange, the leader of the group WikiLeaks, who has been staying at the embassy since 2012. NPR’s Kelly McEvers talks to Michael Shifter, president of the Inter-American Dialogue, about what Ecuador’s calculus might be.
Latin America & the US: Looking Towards 2020
The ongoing and unprecedented speed of global change demands a new responsibility from Latin American countries.
Saving Globalization: Chile’s Lagos Says One Dogma Can’t Fit All Nations
Former Chilean president Ricardo Lagos says political leaders need to figure out how to make trade fair.
China’s Growing Presence in the Caribbean
China’s rapid economic growth creates new possibilities for trade, investment and finance in the Caribbean.
Shifter: “Hay incertidumbre, pero espero que Trump maneje la situación de forma responsable”
Michael Shifter sostuvo que hay incertidumbre respecto a las acciones que pueda tomar el nuevo presidente de EUA.
Venezuela’s Oil Sector: On the Brink of Collapse?
Venezuela’s oil industry has been in decline for years due to mismanagement and lack of investment. But this year, the industry’s problems seem to have multiplied as a result of the sharp decline in global oil prices.
新局面を迎えた 日本とラテンアメリカ・ カリブ地域の関係
この強い絆は、太平洋の両側で経済成長が鈍化するにつれより重要になってくる。
Challenging Stereotypes about Latin America
It is important to overcome two stereotypes about Latin America and the Caribbean that are all too common in the United States. One is an excessively optimistic view of the region, often a result of projecting U.S. ideology and experience, combined with wishful thinking. The other is an excessively bleak vision of the region, often grounded in notions of U.S. superiority.
Fiscal Policy, Inequality and the Poor in the Developing World
Using comparable fiscal incidence analysis, this paper examines the impact of fiscal policy on inequality and poverty in twenty-five countries for around 2010.
‘George W. Bush looks like a sweetheart compared to Trump’
Emeritus President of the Inter-American Dialogue thinktank, Peter Hakim, expresses grave concern over Trump’s direction of US policy toward Latin America.
¿Qué ofrece el Plan Alianza para la Prosperidad?
La noticia de la aprobación del PAP ha planteado muchas interrogantes acerca de su significado, implementación e impacto.
Bolivia & the Global Fight Against Climate Change
In the past year, the Bolivian government has emerged as an outspoken critic of climate change policies.
Facilitating Asia-Latin America Trade Linkages
An overview of trade relations between Latin America and individual East Asian nations.