In recent years, economic opportunities have become the main force driving relationships in the Western Hemisphere. While political cooperation has stumbled, robust trade and financial engagement have been shown to be the best foundation for stronger partnerships between the countries of the region. But Latin American nations face enormous challenges in strengthening their international competitiveness, assuring their position in global finance and trade flows, and achieving equitable growth.
The Inter-American Dialogue seeks to encourage further economic integration and cooperation by building a better understanding of the major trends affecting trade, foreign investment, and economic development in the Americas.
Written by Sergio Bitar, this report from the Global Trends & Future of Latin America program explores various predictions for what new technology may do to the workforce over the next years, and how Latin America can prepare.
What will be the coronavirus outbreak’s global economic fallout, and how will such trends affect Latin American and Caribbean economies?
Caribbean islands are in many ways ideal markets for electric vehicles, and several Caribbean jurisdictions have made significant advances in promoting electric mobility. Examining five case studies—Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic—this report identifies the key challenges and recommends actions that Caribbean governments and other stakeholders can take to stimulate EV adoption.
La declaración de la vicepresidenta [Cristina Kirchner] criticando al FMI, ¡en Cuba de todos los lugares!, no fue útil. Hasta ahora, al menos, el gobierno de Fernández no parece tener una estrategia de renegociación sólida, mientras que no hay señales claras de cómo Estados Unidos se posicionará mientras Argentina busca salir de su impagable deuda y reconstruir su economía.
La designación de Jorge Argüello [como Embajador de Argentina en Washington] fue un movimiento inteligente, es un diplomático extremadamente respetado y conoce muy bien a Washington. Pero las pruebas grandes y serias todavía están por llegar. La más crucial será la medida en que el gobierno de los Estados Unidos está dispuesto a ayudar en las negociaciones de la Argentina con el FMI y los bonistas.
