On Latin America Trip, Bush Should Strengthen Ties with Brazil

Thursday, March 8, 2007  |  Eric Farnsworth

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. ... 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

Beyond Ethanol: Renewable Energies in Latin America

Friday, February 2, 2007  |  Viewpoints Americas

Stefan Krauter, chair of Rio World Climate and Energy Events, and Keith Parsons examine alternative energies in Brazil and throughout the Americas. Both large and small projects, including wind energy initiatives, will be critical to meeting energy demands. ... Read More

Venezuela Country Update

Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Topics in this issue:
• Chávez’s new term
• Nationalization plans
• Oil companies ... Read More

Trade Update-Key Provisions in Pending Bilateral Agreements

Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Topics in this issue: U.S. Free-Trade Agreements with Colombia, Peru and Panama
• Market access
• Services and investment
• Labor
• Export growth ... Read More

Argentina Country Update

Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Topics in this issue:
• Economic outlook
• Presidential elections ... Read More

Interview with U.S. Representative Gregory Meeks

Wednesday, January 31, 2007

“When you look at the statistics, we have lost jobs to China and India—countries where we do not have a freetrade agreement. So, it is not the free-trade agreements that cause the problem.” ... Read More

Tom Shannon's Remarks at the 6th Annual Latin America Conference

Tuesday, December 12, 2006

On December 12, AS/COA held the 6th Annual Latin America Conference , which examined regional politics, trade and economic reforms after the heaviest election year in Latin American history.  The event, which also analyzed the future of U.S. policy in Latin America after the U.S. mid-term election, featured a keynote address by U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Thomas Shannon. ... Read More

Markets Fret Over Ecuadoran Debt

Monday, December 11, 2006

Left-wing economist Rafael Correa’s come-from-behind victory over right-wing businessman Álvaro Noboa capped a roller-coaster campaign that proved to be full of surprises. ... Read More