After the energy and telecommunications reforms, transparency and accountability are two of the most pressing issues for Mexico, points out AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth.

Brazilian stability is critical for democratic governance in Latin America. “It’s a vibrant democracy…[with] a population that generally shares the values of most Americans,” adds AS/COA’s Brian Winter.

La XI conferencia anual de AS/COA en Santiago contará con las intervenciones los Ministros de Relaciones Exteriores, Finanzas y de Economía, así como el Presidente del Banco Central de Chile.

AS/COA’s Brian Winter describes the current mood in Brazil as a “fora todos eles” moment due to the lack of viable alternatives if President Dilma Rousseff is impeached.

The combination of the massive corruption scandal and “the recession is driving the anger” of protesters, comments AS/COA’s Brian Winter.

“[Brazil] is on the verge of a tidal change…in politics right now, [where we’ll see] the old guard go out and new names come in,” explains AS/COA’s Brian Winter.

El Ministro de Hacienda y Finanzas de Argentina, Alfonso Prat-Gay,  prometió una reducción de impuestos y de la inflación ante reunión en AS/COA.