The Americas at APEC: Three Points on the Manila Leaders' Summit
How does APEC help and hinder Latin American trade? COA Vice President Eric Farnsworth explains.
Asia & Latin America
AS/COA Commends Conclusion of Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations
AS/COA commends the negotiations of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which successfully concluded with the mega-regional trade agreement.
China 'Black Monday' And Latin America: Brazil, Venezuela, Mexico Among Economies Showing Anxiety After Stock Market Meltdown
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Brianna Lee
"If China is about to slow down even more, then [one] can realistically expect commensurate consequences in places like Brazil, Peru, Colombia and elsewhere," comments AS/COA's Brian Winter.
China's Building a Huge Canal in Nicaragua, But We Couldn't Find It
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Michael D. McDonald
“I’m very skeptical,” says COA's Eric Farnsworth pointing out to the massive engineering and environmental challenges to overcome to build the canal.
Puerto Rico's Debt Debate Overlooks Human Costs
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Leani García
As pundits debate debt restructuring and spending cuts, it's Puerto Rico's elderly and underserved that are suffering.
Summary: The Trans-Pacific Partnership - What's at Stake for the Western Hemisphere?
A TPP deal could boost economic growth as well as lock in social and business reform for countries involved and others aspiring to join.
Li's Trip a Watershed in China-Latin America Ties
The potential for cooperation is obvious, but successful implementation will be the key, write Eric Farnsworth and Kezia McKeague for China Daily.
