Avances y retos económicos
Si no hay un mayor dinamismo exportador en Colombia, la economía se frenará o incluso la política económica tendrá que frenarla.
José Antonio Ocampo
October 19, 2021
Will the release of the Pandora Papers lead to any change?
The Pandora Papers illustrate the evils of financial secrecy, transnational corruption, and money laundering, as well as the ability of politicians, high-net-worth individuals, and criminals to hide their money. They also show the insatiable temptations of financial confidentiality and the growing knack of the ICIJ to expose financial secrecy.
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October 7, 2021
Latin American and Caribbean finance ministries can turbocharge the transformation to green economies
To limit the increase in the global average temperature, finance ministries in Latin America and the Caribbean have to take climate action to the next level.
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September 28, 2021
The Misinformation Pandemic: COVID-19 and the Chaotic Cacophony of Lies and Distortions
The rising tide of misinformation, disinformation, and propaganda has been well-documented in recent years, particularly as internet access and social media consumption have become seemingly ubiquitous. But in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the scourge of misinformation has intensified, with a cost that can—at least in some cases—be measured in human lives.
Guy Mentel
September 14, 2021
Colombia’s Balancing Act Among the Great Powers
The world’s great powers have real and tangible impacts on Colombia. The next President of Colombia must engage in thoughtful, strategic planning to understand Colombia’s role in an increasingly tense geopolitical environment.
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September 2, 2021
DiDi and the Risks of Expanding Chinese E-Commerce in Latin America
For Latin American governments and consumers, as well as for the United States and other global actors, therefore, the question of DiDi Chuxing and the expanding presence of Chinese e-commerce companies in general is particularly urgent.
Evan Ellis
September 2, 2021
Guyana’s role in the emerging green energy transition
Unprecedented growth will be driven by Guyana’s recent discovery of 9 billion barrels of recoverable oil and gas. Despite the optimism, Guyana’s surge will also coincide with a world in which fossil fuels are losing favor.
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August 26, 2021
Economic crisis in Suriname: What’s next?
Suriname is part of the Guyana-Suriname Basin, often called the “Holy Grail” of oil and gas. However, the country is in the midst of a severe economic crisis. Sadly, Suriname has been here before.
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August 19, 2021
It’s Only Bananas? A Global Americans Review of Richard L. Bernal’s “Corporate versus National Interest in U.S. Trade Policy: Chiquita and Caribbean Bananas”
One does not usually think of bananas as big business, let alone as a factor in the fate of nations.
Scott B. MacDonald
August 10, 2021
B3W and BRI in LAC: Five steps for healthy competition
Earlier this summer, leaders of the G7 launched the Build Back Better World (B3W) partnership, promising to develop high-quality, sustainable, and transparent infrastructure around the world. The U.S. has framed the B3W as a form of “strategic competition with China” and an answer to China’s infamous Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
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August 5, 2021