Environmental protection in the Americas
A breakdown of domestic performance and adherence to international treaties in the hemisphere.
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December 6, 2017
Russian engagement in Latin America: An update
Despite a quiet couple of years for Russian activity in the Americas, waning U.S. influence on multiple fronts could lead to an uptick in influence.
Evan Ellis
December 5, 2017
Re-electionistas: In Bolivia and Honduras, thirst for power trumps ideology
Recent events in Honduras and Bolivia show the corruption of institutions knows no ideological boundaries.
Christopher Sabatini
December 1, 2017
A recent series of conferences demonstrates that China is getting serious about Latin America
China’s interest in establishing an economic and political presence in Latin America has sparked the region’s growing prominence in Chinese academia.
Benjamin Creutzfeldt
November 20, 2017
Growing Latin American Research in China
Three edited volumes illustrate the growing Chinese academic interest in Latin America.
Benjamin Creutzfeldt
November 20, 2017
The U.S. withdraws from the EITI, and Latin America’s civil society shudders
The Trump Administration’s decision to withdraw from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is the latest example of a U.S. retreat from international leadership.
William Naylor
November 15, 2017
Can Latin America harness its cities for growth?
In the most urbanized region in the world, Latin American policymakers need to ensure urbanization goes hand in hand with development.
Javier Gutiérrez
November 15, 2017
Latin America and the Caribbean steps up implementation of the Paris Agreement
The UN Climate Change talks are underway in Germany where, alongside the negotiations, myriad actors including many Latin Americans are demonstrating how they are implementing the Paris deal.
Amal-Lee Amin
November 9, 2017
What China’s “new era” means for Latin America
The twice-in-a-decade CPC meeting will direct the economic and political course of China for the next five years, and with it, Latin America’s investment, growth and trade opportunities.
Victoria Chonn Ching & Nicolás Albertoni
October 24, 2017
Latin America and the competitiveness race: Still a long way to go
The latest Global Competitiveness Report from the World Economic Forum shows that, despite successful efforts in certain countries, the region as a whole is still lagging behind.
Nicolás Albertoni & Mia Rudd
October 6, 2017