The U.S. and Brazil must expand their trade relationship. Although there are significant differences between the two countries, especially in socioeconomic development, the similarities are clear: our size and enterprising spirits bring us together. Read the full article in the Fall 2008 issue of Americas Quarterly.

Mr. President-elect, it is time for the U.S. to present a “New Deal” to the international community, one which restores the integrity of multilateralism and the precedence of global institutions. Read the full article in the Fall 2008 issue of Americas Quarterly.

In a move that draws Beijing closer to Latin America, China joined the Inter-American Development Bank and agreed to support $350 million in development projects. The Asian giant's hunger for Latin American commodities has made it the region's second largest trading partner.

On balance, both NAFTA and the pending FTA with Colombia promote job growth in the United States, says former COA President Ambassador Everett Ellis Briggs.

In a September 25 speech hosted by AS/COA, Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner outlined positive steps in her country in recent years, including a drop in unemployment, one of Argentina's longest periods of economic growth, and a focus on important sectors ranging from technology to energy.

With the latest Doha Round ending in failure, Latin American nations should seek out further trade ties to the Asia-Pacific region, advise Osvaldo Rosales of the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean and COA's Eric Farnsworth.

During his acceptance speech for Americas Society’s Gold Insigne, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spoke optimistically about his country’s emergence as a global player saying, “Brazil finally has found its destiny and intends to transform itself into a great nation.”