12:30 to 2:00 pm EST

Greenberg Traurig LLP
333 SE 2nd Avenue
Miami

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Speakers Yosbel Ibarra, Axel Christensen and Dr. John Twichell

Yosbel Ibarra, Greenberg Traurig; Axel Christensen, BlackRock; Dr. John Twichell, University of Miami

2024 Economic and Political Outlook for Latin America

Top economic and political experts shared their insights on the most pressing issues impacting the region for the year ahead.

12:30 to 2:00 pm EST

Greenberg Traurig LLP
333 SE 2nd Avenue
Miami

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Overview

Senior executives gathered for a private, off-the-record, in-person luncheon that explored Latin America's political and economic outlook for 2024.

In an era of rapid political, economic, and social change, business leaders are cautiously optimistic that Latin America could enter an era of economic prosperity that will amplify the region's presence on the global stage.

Political and economic experts delivered insightful presentations on the trajectory of the region for the upcoming year, both taking into consideration geopolitical factors and global competition.

Following these presentations, panelists engaged in meaningful dialogue with program participants, discussing the future implications of current political and economic trends in the region. 

Speakers: 

  • Axel Christensen, Chief Investment Strategist for Latin America, BlackRock
  • John Twichell, Program Director of Latin American Studies and Lecturer of International Studies, University of Miami
  • Moderator: Yosbel Ibarra, Co-Managing Shareholder, Miami Office, Greenberg Traurig

Speakers

Yosbel A. Ibarra
Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Yosbel A. Ibarra represents clients on international corporate transactions, including multinational corporations and prominent Latin American investors on their investments, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures throughout Latin America and the United States. He also...

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Axel Christensen
Chief Investment Strategist for Latin America, BlackRock

Axel Christensen, managing director, is chief investment strategist for Latin America for BlackRock as well as a member of the firm’s Latin America regional executive committee. With more than 25 years of investment and finance experience, Mr. Christensen has held several...

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John Twichell
Program Director of Latin American Studies and Lecturer of International Studies, University of Miami

John Twichell is a Ph.D. (University of Miami, 2015) and lecturer in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Miami, where he instructs undergraduate courses in the Departments of International Studies, Latin American Studies, and Political Science. His course...

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