Latin America and the Call for a Non-Euro IMF Director
With Dominique Strauss-Kahn gone, Latin Americanists eye non-European picks to head the International Monetary Fund.
For IMF Managing Director: Latin America's Opportunity
"The clamor from non-European nations is now for the new IMF managing director to be drawn from an emerging market nation," writes COA's Eric Farnsworth for The Huffington Post.
Pacific Arc Deepens Integration between Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru
Four Latin American countries on the Pacific Rim are banding together to increase regional clout and Asia-Pacific trade. On April 28, the leaders of Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru meet in Lima to ink the Pacific Arc agreement.
Rousseff Tweaks Brazil's Foreign Policy at the UN
Three months into her administration, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is steering an independent course at the United Nations, while maintaining her predecessor’s guiding principles.
Guide: President Obama's Trip to Latin America
With President Obama set to commence a five-day, Latin American tour on March 19, AS/COA offers coverage and analysis to shine a light on priorities for his first presidential visit to Central and South America.
Brazil Attracts Obama's Attention
President Barack Obama’s upcoming visit serves as a signal of the administration’s interest in Brazil, as the country continues its economic and political rise.
Clinton Signals U.S. Support during Mexico Visit
The U.S. Secretary of State reiterated Washington’s support for Mexico’s fight against organized crime after leaked cables indicated doubts. Meanwhile, Mexico’s troubled border region shows positive economic signs as manufacturing jobs sprout.