Latin America has the unique opportunity to use the COVID-19 pandemic to reshape its cities into more equitable communities. How they do this will be imperative for the future of the ...
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Post COVID-19: A call for the right to the Latin American city
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Paraguay’s strengthening case for state reform
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The pandemic has turned the government into a crucial actor of economic recovery, in reckoning with its post-pandemic outlook, Paraguay is building a case for state ...
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An interview with Francisco Rodríguez, Managing Director and Chief Economist of Torino Economics
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 ...
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Is the U.S.’s withdrawal, China’s gain?
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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 ...
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Competitiveness in Central America: Leveraging regional integration to boost productivity
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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 ...
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While free trade gets a bad rap, foreign investment still a U.S. bright spot
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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 ...
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