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.
An interview with Francisco Rodríguez, Managing Director and Chief Economist of Torino Economics
Foreign Policy & U.S./Latin America Relations
Is the U.S.’s withdrawal, China’s gain?
By Kevin Gallagher / KevinPGallagher /
In an ongoing series examining the consequences of President Trump’s policies on the region, Kevin Gallagher looks at what this administration’s trade policies will mean for China’s influence in Latin America.
Economics, Trade & Development
Competitiveness in Central America: Leveraging regional integration to boost productivity
By Javier Gutiérrez / jantgut / MENU
Access to the U.S. market and proximity have led to the development of an array of regional value chains in Central American economies. But with the right policies more can be done. Here are some examples.
In the Media
While free trade gets a bad rap, foreign investment still a U.S. bright spot
By Jerry Haar /
Contrary to those who say we don’t make things anymore and that all our jobs are being shipped offshore, the truth is that manufacturing is the largest industry by far for foreign investors, with chemicals being the leading sector.
Economics, Trade & Development
Latin America between the eagle and the dragon
By Luis L. Schenoni /
A quantitative analysis of China’s commercial and diplomatic relations with Latin America indicates that Beijing may be engaged in a more consistent strategy to check U.S. influence than many thought.
Cuba
Open for Business: Feinberg’s Cuba book from the frontlines
By Christopher Sabatini / chrissabatini /
Richard Feinberg’s new book, Open For Business, draws on his recent, extensive research on the Cuban economy and U.S.-Cuban relations and on his travels on the island. The result is a multifaceted, balanced and personal portrayal of the island’s challenges and its people.