A year after NAFTA 2.0 negotiations ended and with the U.S. election around the corner, “The legislative days are ticking away,” says AS/COA’s vice president.
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What’s becoming an increasingly crucial role of the CFO? Maintaining relationships with stakeholders, says Alejandro Piedrahita of Colombia’s Grupo Argos.
The Amazon, the crisis in Venezuela, and migration are three issues where the effects are spilling over borders.
“We shouldn't turn to economic policy levers to treat migration problems, and we do so at our own economic risk,” writes Americas Society Board Member and ex-U.S. Ambassador Antonio Garza.
With 100 days as president under his belt, what has Latin America’s youngest president done to address corruption, security, and emigration?
The Mexican president understands that a competitive export economy is key for funding his social and development programs, writes AS/COA’s Anna Coby in Latin Trade.
From the economy to approval to foreign policy, where does Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s government stand as he delivers his primer informe?
"El riesgo es que la región regrese a un status quo", escriben Brendan O’Boyle y Brian Winter de AS/COA en The Washington Post.
The president marked the anniversary of his first year by staving off impeachment.
AS/COA’s Anticorruption Working Group convened a meeting of senior private sector leaders to discuss practical steps to reduce corruption in the region.
One of the most important defenses against cybercrime is an informed user, says Marcos Mohacsi, CFO of ACCO Brasil (Tilibra).
Six tickets made it past the primary to vie for the presidency. The first round takes place October 27.
With the primary behind Uruguayans, here’s a look at who’s in the running and other issues coming up in the October 27 vote.
"The vast physical distance of the Pacific Ocean separating Australia and Latin America is no longer a barrier for business engagement," writes AS/COA's Zoe Dauth for the Australian Institute of International Affairs.
Conservative Alejandro Giammattei beat Sandra Torres in a runoff amid low voter turnout to replace Jimmy Morales.
"The risk is that the region will return to a status quo," write AS/COA's Brendan O'Boyle and Brian Winter in The Washington Post.
Nine candidates are competing in the August 11 primary, known as the PASO, but pollsters put rivals Alberto Fernández and Mauricio Macri well ahead of the others.
Alejandro Giammattei leads Sandra Torres in polling ahead of the August 11 runoff to replace Jimmy Morales.
His first year was no cakewalk, given congressional roadblocks and turbulent Washington ties. But there are bright spots as well. AS/COA Online takes a look.
Sandra Torres and Alejandro Giammattei will face off in an August 11 runoff with an expected low voter turnout and amid an immigration deal with Washington.