The Battle of Trade for Latin America

AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth suggests that there is no “head-to-head race for influence” between the U.S. and China as they seek to strengthen trade ties with their Latin American partners.

Forum Touts Economic Impact of Immigrants

At AS/COA’s forum in Charlotte, government officials and experts discussed how can cities across the U.S. reap the economic benefits spurred by immigrants in once-declining communities.

Look on the Bright Side

AS/COA’s Christopher Sabatini notes advances in Guatemala’s democracy despite the Constitutional Court decision annulling the genocide charges against former dictator Efraín Rios Montt.

Biden—New U.S. Point Man for Latin America?

Vice President Joe Biden’s 2016 hopeful presidential candidacy may turn U.S.-Latin American relations into a foreign policy priority as he tours the region, points out AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth.