An AMIA verdict is read in Argentina. But is this justice?

Argentina

Social Inclusion, Minority Groups & Discrimination

Economics, Trade & Development

An interview with Francisco Rodríguez, Managing Director and Chief Economist of Torino Economics

January 25, 2019

In the fourth episode of two gringos with questions, your hosts Chris and Ken talk to Francisco Rodriguez, Managing Director and Chief Economist of Torino Economics on Latin America’s 2019 economic forecast, Venezuela’s economic situation, and the case for not boycotting Venezuelan elections.

Economics, Trade & Development

Can Mercosur be updated and reformed or is it a relic of the past?

By Nicolás Albertoni / N_Albertoni / January 23, 2019

Mercosur must modernize to adapt to a new international geopolitical reality, but there’s no clear path forward. If it can’t reform, Mercosur risks joining the long list of failed dreams of regional integration.

From Global Americans

South America: 2030 Trends

December 14, 2018

The reports examine five specific areas—transnational security challenges, institutional capacity, economic growth, demographics, and technology—and how they will shape politics, economic and U.S. relations in South America by 2030.

Foreign Policy & U.S./Latin America Relations

While in Argentina for the G20, Trump should spare some attention for South America

By Nicolás Albertoni & Luis Schenoni / November 30, 2018

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the G20 meetings in Buenos Aires. This will be his first visit to Latin America. Despite a series of crises of global proportion, this is still relevant.

Economics, Trade & Development

Donald Trump sets his sights on Brazil

By Nicolás Albertoni / N_Albertoni / October 10, 2018

Trade-related negotiation benefits President Trump in two senses: legitimacy and compliance. After a successful renegotiation of NAFTA, look for him to turn to Brazil.

Democracy & Elections

Macri’s Argentina: Shipwrecked by economic crisis

By César G. Calero / September 28, 2018

The Argentine president will likely have to face feared stagflation, increasing social tension, and an emboldened Peronist opposition ahead of presidential elections next year.

Politics

Argentina is walking a thin red line

By Gabriel Salvia / GabrielSalvia / August 16, 2018

One year from primary elections, the future of Argentina is torn between economic stagnation, the debate over the decriminalization of abortion, and the corruption of the Kirchner years.

Economics, Trade & Development

Can India compete with China in Latin America? Not likely

By William Naylor / wm_naylor / July 19, 2018

While the nature of the trade relationship between Latin America and India is similar to the Sino-Latin America relationship in its reliance on raw materials, hype over India as a potential alternative to China for the region is largely unfounded.

Human Rights & Multilateral Organizations

A Requiem for UNASUR

By Bruno Binetti and Ben Raderstorf / April 25, 2018

UNASUR’s failure goes beyond political fortunes. The rhetoric of integration fell flat in the face of reticent national bureaucracies unwilling or unable to give up sovereignty and protectionist policies.