The Opportunity in Latin America
Latin America's well-managed economies are positioning themselves to become integral players in the globalized market place.
Trade
Spain Hosts Ibero-American Summit, Hopes for Deeper Latin American Ties
Spain hosts the Ibero-American Summit November 16 and 17, seeking to deepen economic ties as it is in the midst of a recession. But questions remain about which leaders will attend.
Latin America and EU End Banana War as Rum Dispute Looms
A November 8 agreement brought an end to a two-decade long trade war involving former European colonies in the Caribbean, but rum tariffs could spur a new trade battle with the United States.
Summary: Views of the U.S. Elections from the Western Hemisphere
Council of the Americas hosted two journalists to discuss perspectives on the U.S. election from Brazil and Canada and how President Barack Obama's reelection will affect hemispheric policies.
Summary: 9th Annual Latin America Predictors Forum—Economic, Political, and Trade Predictions for 2013
A November 1 panel discussion in Miami examined Europe’s impact on the broader global scenario, Latin America's competitive advantages in the year ahead, and how the election in the United States could affect policy toward Latin America.
Building the U.S.-Brazilian Agriculture Partnership
Brazil and the United States need to overcome acrimony over agricultural agreements, write COA's Eric Farnsworth and Valeria Souza Cruz. In an AS/COA Viewpoint, they make the case that Washington should reexamine U.S. cotton subsidies as a step toward a common bilateral agenda.
Romney Must Romance Brazil to Boost Latin American Trade
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Brian Wingfield and Randall Woods
AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth comments on Governor Mitt Romney’s proposal to enhance U.S.-Latin America trade relations.
