Unlike previous economic shocks, more stable regional economies may help insulate Latin America from global market volatility. At a recent AS/COA roundtable, experts emphasized the importance of continued surpluses and improved international reserves to short-term debt ratios. 

Mexico risks running a deficit in 2008 if the fiscal reform bill is not approved, according to President Calderon. Beyond this priority, his administration continues to focus efforts on forging stronger ties across Latin America.

Speakers at our fourth annual Latin American Cities Conference in Chile noted the country's continued high rates of investment, growth, and employment. However, they warned that sustained growth depends on social integration and improvements in education and information technology.

For the second year in a row, the Americas Society and Council of the Americas, in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce Uruguay-USA, convened over 150 senior-level private sector representatives, government officials, and members of the press for a conference analyzing Uruguay’s investment opportunities as well as the Southern Cone’s energy sector.

For the fourth consecutive year, the Americas Society and Council of the Americas (AS/COA) brought together leading public and private sector representatives to analyze Brazil’s economic prospects.