In an article for Viewpoints Americas, Jonathan Hamilton, Partner at White & Case LLP, examines the recent trend in some parts of Latin America to reject arbitration for resolving investment disputes. It is unlikely that foes of neutral dispute mechanisms will be able to "put the arbitration genie fully back into a bottle," he writes.
Viewpoints Americas
Protecting Latin American Investments
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Jonathan C. Hamilton
What Will Congress Do?
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Brian Wanko
COA's Director of Government Relations Brian Wanko writes that Congress has the opportunity to make a lasting impact on Latin America's prosperity and development by supporting free-trade agreements with Panama, Peru, and Colombia.
Basic Education: Sesame Street Returns to Brazil
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Daniel Victor
After nearly three decades off the air, Sesame Street returns to Brazilian television to boost basic education. In a new issue of AS/COA's Viewpoints Americas, Executive Vice President of International Projects at Sesame Workshop Daniel Victor writes about early education and national development.
A New Approach for the Next Generation
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Aaron Schumacher
Aaron Schumacher of Tufts University notes the sharp disconnect between what is being taught and what should be taught about Latin America at U.S. universities. Many undergraduates possess little knowledge of issues such as energy security and sustainable development.
Financial Inclusiveness in Our Hemisphere
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Carl Cira and Francisco Prior
Carl Cira, Director of the Florida International University Summit of the Americas Center, and Francisco Prior Sanz, Director of the Center’s Financial Inclusiveness Program, outline five ways to improve access to financial services. Their recent research focuses on lower income populations and remittance and microfinance recipients.
Latin America Steps Up as the United States Takes a Break
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Gene Huang
Gene Huang, Chief Economist for FedEx Express, analyzes Latin America’s role in helping to driving economic growth. Greater access to the global economy, which is possible through improved logistics operations, is a key to truly excelling.
Singapore: The Ideal Asian Business Partner
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Satvinder Singh
International Enterprise Singapore’s Americas Director Satvinder Singh highlights the advantages of conducting business with Singapore, a gateway to the Chinese and Indian markets. Latin America is also an increasingly important destination for Singaporean companies.