Economics, Finance & Trade

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.

Commitment to Equity

A joint project with Tulane University's Center for Inter-American Policy and Research and Department of Economics, CEQ evaluates and informs governments about how their fiscal policies affect their equity goals and recommends measures to enhance transparency.

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Even though Argentina and the International Monetary Fund have been discussing a debt restructuring for a year and a half, there is still no agreement, Finance Minister Martín Guzmán said recently. // File Photo: Argentine Government.

Will Argentina Be Able to Reach a Deal With the IMF?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on Argentina’s debt restructuring efforts with the IMF.

Jan 21, 2022

Myers: “China tiene intereses en proyectos de infraestructura que tendrían una potencial aplicación estratégica en el caso de un conflicto militar con Estados Unidos”

Margaret Myers, directora del programa de Asia y América Latina del Diálogo Interamericano, conversó con el program 8 En Punto del canal salvadoreño Teleprensa 33. En esta entrevista se habló acerca de las relaciones entre China y América Latina y la experiencia de países que han pactado acuerdos de cooperación con este país asiático.

Jan 13, 2022

Local opposition to mining projects forced the suspension of several projects last year in Peru. A protest near the Antapaccay copper mine in Espinar province is pictured. // File Photo: Peruvian Government.

Will Protests Keep Roiling Peru’s Mining Industry?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on protests affecting Peru’s copper mining industry.

Jan 10, 2022

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[Ecuador's comments about a shift toward China] is a narrative that we're hearing across the entire region, and I think it's not without reason. China has now surpassed the United States in all but Colombia, Ecuador and Paraguay, and it may soon be the largest partner for those countries as well. It’s not as though the United States is no longer a critical ally for countries in the region. It’s just that China is very much present in sectors where the United States is not.

[The Biden administration] is reluctant to make a change [to sanctions policy in Venezuela] that could really backfire politically.