At a Summit of the Americas that has been defined by its absences—Maduro, Trump, PPK—the region’s remaining leaders should stand up for free trade and democracy.
How to save a disastrous summit
By Patricio Navia / patricionavia / MENU
Economics, Trade & Development
South Korea: The other Asian country interested in Latin America
By Christopher Sabatini / chrissabatini /
The potential U.S. leadership vacuum in economic and diplomatic matters may be filled by one-time Trans-Pacific Partnership members, like South Korea. Will it be enough?
Foreign Policy & U.S./Latin America Relations
The regional agenda for the next U.S. president—and why Trump needs to listen
By Chris Sabatini & Amy Williams /
With new market friendly governments in Argentina, Peru and Brazil and a looming collapse in Venezuela now is not the time for the U.S. to retrench its economic agenda in the region. Unfortunately, no one is standing up for trade.
Foreign Policy & U.S./Latin America Relations
Degree portability and NAFTA
By Victoria Gaytan /
There are a number of things pending in the full implementation of a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). One of them is the harmonization of degree programs, and it’s hurting the labor pool and the children of NAFTA.