AS/COA's August 16 conference in São Paulo will focus on the Brazilian economy and the opportunities and challenges to sustainable growth, innovation, and competitiveness.
Latin American Cities Conferences
In her Introductory remarks at the annual Santiago de Chile Conference, AS/COA's Susan Segal said that in the face of the global economic downturn, Chile's successes provide a strong example of the importance of free trade. (en espanol)
During the annual Bogotá City Conference, AS/COA's Susan Segal discussed the global financial situation, the Colombian economy's expected growth, and COA's commitment to supporting free trade polivies during economic recovery. (en español)
In the thirteenth AS/COA Bogota Conference, President Álvaro Uribe talked about his government's efforts to build confidence in the face of global economic challenges. Panelists also offered insight into financial and energy issues.
In opening remarks at the annual São Paulo Conference, AS/COA's Susan Segal said Brazil has been at the forefront of recovery from the global economic downturn.
In remarks at the annual Latin American Cities conference in Mexico City, Ambassador Richard McCormack, vice chairman of Merrill Lynch & Co. considered the implications of the global financial crisis for the United States and Mexico.
In opening remarks at the annual Latin American Cities conference in Mexico City, AS/COA President and CEO Susan Segal stressed that Mexico finds itself better-positioned to fight the global financial crisis and offered insight into the new U.S. administration.