Summary – The Pacific Alliance: Pivoting to Asia
What comes next for one of Latin America's newest trade blocs? An AS/COA panel discussed the future of the Pacific Alliance.
In Bloc-Happy Latin America, the Pacific Alliance Hopes to Stand Out
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Jim Wyss
"Unlike other regional blocs, which are essentially 'political talk shops,' the Pacific Alliance can boast results," points out AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth on the bloc’s summit in Cali, Colombia.
Latin America Summit Aims to Promote Trade With Asia
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Robert Kozak and Darcy Crowe
AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth highlights Latin America’s leadership position as it seeks to increase trade with Asia through the Pacific Alliance.
Explainer: What Is the Pacific Alliance?
With an eye toward Asia, this Latin American group is looking to increase trade and integration among members.
Interview: El Salvador's Ambassador to the U.S. Rubén Zamora
The ambassador reflected on the Obama administration’s evolving Central American security policy, as well as building economic opportunity in El Salvador.
Morgan Stanley Joins U.S. Push to Join Brazil Building Boom
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Brian Wingfield and David Biller
As the U.S. embarks on a trade mission in Latin America, the focus of investing on Brazil’s building boom may ease trade disputes between both countries, suggests AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth.
With Japan in the Ring, TPP Talks Increase in Clout
Representatives from Asia-Pacific economies meet in Peru May 15 to continue negotiations on a far-reaching trade deal, recently energized by news that Japan will join talks.