Trade: In the Midst of an Economic Crisis

Tuesday, March 31, 2009  |  Americas Quarterly

Mexico’s former undersecretary for international trade negotiations looks at how free trade can help Latin America to reignite economic growth. ... Read More

Obama's Enforcement: What Now for Immigration?

Tuesday, March 31, 2009  |  Americas Quarterly

The New York Times national immigration correspondent reviews four new books on immigration and potential policy directions for the Obama administration. ... Read More

Here We Go Again

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Just when Latin America seemed to have overcome its chronic boom-bust cycles, the implosion on Wall Street raised new worries about instability. Ricardo Hausmann’s article is one in a series of articles in the new issue of Americas Quarterly (released on April 16) that explore what’s next for the region in the wake of the global economic crisis. ... Read More

Do's and Don'ts for Policymakers In the Midst of an Economic Crisis

Tuesday, March 31, 2009  |  Americas Quarterly

Former Brazilian President Fernando Henrique Cardoso shares nine tips for policymakers facing the financial crisis. ... Read More

Colombian-Ecuadorian Relations: One Year After

Thursday, March 26, 2009  |  Americas Quarterly Web Exclusive

Diplomatic relations between Bogota and Quito remain distant despite efforts from the international community to mend them. Moreover, criminal and terrorist groups may take advantage of the situation along the border. ... Read More

The Next Move for Canada's Liberals

Thursday, March 12, 2009  |  Americas Quarterly Web Exclusive

Fresh from meetings with U.S. President Barack Obama, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Liberal leader Michel Ignatieff continue to haggle over the budget and jockey for power. ... Read More

Mr. Obama Goes to Ottawa

Wednesday, February 18, 2009  |  Americas Quarterly Blog

President Obama’s first official foreign visit to Canada on February 18 hasn’t garnered much attention in the press. Yet Canada is the United States' largest trading partner, strategic energy supplier, and plays a decisive role in the war in Afghanistan. The AQ blog discusses why it maybe the time to start paying attention. ... Read More

Digital Democracy

Wednesday, February 4, 2009  |  Americas Quarterly

Ensuring that students have access to computers and the skills to use them will make Uruguay the most wired country in the world, writes President Tabaré Vázquez. This feature article appears in the Winter 2009 issue of Americas Quarterly, which examines connectivity and the digital divide. For more information, visit www.americasquarterly.org. ... Read More

Who's Liable for User-Generated Content?

Saturday, January 31, 2009  |  Americas Quarterly

How to regulate user-generated content in Latin America and why it’s important. ... Read More