Mexico City: Mexico in the Global Economy

Wednesday, March 28, 2007  |  2007 Latin American Cities Conferences

Just as the Mexican Senate was approving a groundbreaking federal pension reform law, the Americas Society and Council of the Americas (AS/COA) held its 2007 Mexico City Conference to look at Mexico’s role in the global economy. With over 180 private and public sector leaders in attendance, the conference, hosted in association with the Mexican Business Council of Foreign Trade Investment and Technology (COMCE), highlighted key reforms—including labor, energy, and fiscal reforms—to improve Mexico’s competitiveness. ... Read More

Third Annual Latin America Conference: Strategic Cooperation in a New Era

Friday, March 16, 2007

On the heels of U.S. President George W. Bush’s return from Latin America, AS/COA brought together expert speakers and panelists to discuss the implications of his trip for hemispheric relations and the overall U.S.-Latin America agenda. They cautioned that regional growth and prosperity will hinge on sustained, positive commitment to the region. ... Read More

Andean Panel: A Closer Examination of Colombia and the Andean Region's Energy Policy

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

To explore energy policy in the Andean Region, with a specific focus on Colombia, the Americas Society and Council of the Americas convened media and public sector experts to look at energy reform, energy integration, and oil production and exploration. This summary provides an overview of the main points from the discussion. ... Read More

The Future of Ethanol, Biofuels, and Energy Policy in the Americas

Thursday, February 22, 2007

Driven by energy security and environmental concerns, global calls for greater biofuel production will involve important trade-offs. With Brazil and the U.S. jointly producing 70 percent of the world's ethanol supply, panelists highlighted possibilities for greater bilateral cooperation. ... Read More

Andean Panel: New Governments, New Directions

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Just over a month after the last of the newly elected Andean leaders took office, AS/COA convened private and public sector experts to analyze the direction of the region. All agreed that the Andes are at a historic moment, both politically and economically. ... Read More

Latin America 2007: Economic, Financial and Business Predictions

Tuesday, October 31, 2006

Looking ahead to growth and investment prospects in the coming year, AS/COA convened leading financial analysts to reflect on regional and country-specific trends in a conference held on November 15. Conference speakers, including experts from the private sector, academia, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), provided critical insight into the opportunities and challenges facing the region. ... Read More

President Tabaré Vázquez Delivers Address at the 2006 Montevideo Conference

Monday, July 31, 2006

A Latin American Cities Conferences event, Uruguay in the Global Economy on August 9 brought together members of government and the private sector, including President Tabaré Vásquez, to discuss the central government's agenda, institutional and economic reforms, business climate and investment opportunities, and MERCOSUR, as well as other trade agreements. ... Read More

Brazilian Minister of Agriculture Discusses Trade and Energy Prospects

Friday, March 31, 2006  | 

Minister Roberto Rodrigues visited our Washington Office to speak with members about domestic and international agricultural developments. At the April 25 meeting, Rodrigues discussed Brazil's ethanol production, WTO trade negotiations, and Brazil's trade relationship with the U.S. ... Read More