Three days before Colombia's runoff presidential vote, AS/COA's Bogota conference focused on the country's economic outlook. Juan Carlos Echeverry, appointed finance minister by President-elect Juan Manuel Santos, gave an overview of the next administration's reform proposals.

During welcome remarks at the 2010 Mexico City Conference, President and CEO of ProMéxico Bruno Ferrari spoke about Mexico's economic growth, rising job creation, and investment prospects. (en español)

AS/COA’s annual São Paulo Conference explored Brazil’s role in the region and the world, economic prospects and trends, and key issues—such as innovation, technology, and clean energy—that may play a fundamental role in the country’s development.

AS/COA held an April panel discussion on infrastructure and development in Central America. Discussion centered on an economic and investment outlook for the region, infrastructure development, and the importance of enhancing regional and global trade relations.

Countries may now want to tighten their fiscal belts, writes JPMorgan Chase & Co's Luis Oganes in the new issue of Americas Quarterly, out May 7. View the preview article.

The region appears to be turning the page on the economic crisis and welcoming financial recovery, with the World Bank and IMF releasing reports showing positive signs of growth across much of Latin America.

Brasilia plays host this week to its fellow BRIC members, highlighting Moscow and Beijing’s hemispheric ties. China’s President Hu Jintao will also visit Venezuela and Chile while Russia's Dmitry Medvedev heads to Argentina.