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Chinese inroads in Panama: Transport hubs and BRI in the Americas

By Jorge Heine / June 26, 2018

Ten of the eighteen nations that still have embassies in Taiwan are in Latin America and the Caribbean. Does the flip to the PRC make economic and ...
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Violence in Central America: Do no harm, Mr. Trump

By Kevin Casas-Zamora / January 31, 2018

Crime and violence in the Northern Triangle is a regional issue that requires a collective response to the structural factors driving it: weak state ...
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Panama’s recognition of the PRC: Strategic implications and recommendations for the U.S.

By Evan Ellis / June 13, 2017

In switching allegiance from Taiwan to PRC, President Varela will likely bring more investment and support for his country. But is it a security risk for ...
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Ending the middle-income trap through policy design

By Javier Gutiérrez / March 29, 2017

If Central America wants to get out of the middle-income trap it would do well to follow Uruguay’s lead and develop a focused, comprehensive industrial ...
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Trade in services: Central America’s big opportunity?

By Javier Gutiérrez / February 3, 2017

While global trade in services is booming, most Latin American countries continue to export basic goods. Here’s what Panama and Costa Rica did to catch ...
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Can demographics and policy reform help Central America’s creative industries?

By Javier Gutiérrez / August 30, 2016

Against grim economic news in Latin America, Central America is expected to grow by 4.3 percent this year. But that won't be enough. Here's how the region ...
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“Pro Mundi Beneficio:” Panama’s obscure banking system explained

By Orlando J. Pérez / April 20, 2016

Since 1919, Panama’s economy has thrived on shipping and banking laws that shielded those who wanted shelter. With the revelations of the Panama Papers, ...
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