La visita del vicepresidente representa “una evolución del interés nacional de E.E. U.U. en una región y una diplomacia cambiantes”, escribe Christopher Sabatini para El Tiempo.
"The Administration suddenly realizes there is now an economic power broker element in Latin America," points out AS/COA’s Christopher Sabatini on Vicepresident Joe Biden’s trip to the region.
There is a sense that if the U.S. doesn’t "step up its game" in Latin America other global powers like China will take advantage, comments AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth.
What comes next for one of Latin America's newest trade blocs? An AS/COA panel discussed the future of the Pacific Alliance.
Observers say the vice president’s May 26-30 trip to Brazil, Colombia, and Trinidad and Tobago signifies increasing U.S. engagement with the region.
"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.
AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth highlights Latin America’s leadership position as it seeks to increase trade with Asia through the Pacific Alliance.
