In the latest edition of Poder magazine, COA's Eric Farnsworth and Monica Guevara take a look at how Canada is expanding its reach and influence in Latin America at a time when the U.S. political establishment is divided over hemispheric priorities.

An apparent reluctance to move pending hemispheric trade agreements forward, especially Colombia, is causing U.S. allies to evaluate whether the costs of friendship outweigh the benefits. Long- term U.S. interests are at stake.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s recent trip to Latin America signaled Canada’s commitment to promoting stability in the region through trade and investment. Canada serves as a model for Latin American countries with newly-elected leaders but fragile institutions.

Making Mexico a foreign policy priority can increase U.S. security and prosperity, write COA’s Eric Farnsworth and Monica Guevera in Latin Business Chronicle.

Writing in the Financial Times, AS/COA Chairman of the Board William Rhodes warns of a coming market correction and recommends prudent lending and investing.

U.S. ability to address significant global challenges would be directly enhanced by closer coordination with willing Latin American partners. An enhanced relationship with Brazil is central to this new strategic approach.

Para hacer que este gobierno dividido funcione los próximos dos años se requerirá de un bipartidismo. Un área en donde será crítico que los partidos políticos realicen un trabajo en conjunto es en los asuntos exteriores y en las relaciones económicas, y en particular el comercio.