The Brazilian public's attitude toward hosting the 2016 Summer Games has gone from excitement to ambivalence, the author tells AS/COA Online in this audio interview.
Infrastructure
LatAm Minute: Juliana Barbassa on What the Olympics Mean for Brazil
Santiago 2015 Blog: Solving Chile's Electrical Gridlock
Connecting electrical grids and reducing prices may be one of the country’s top...
Summary: Transitioning to Clean Energy in Central America and the Caribbean
With unprecedented international attention given to energy security, Central America and the Caribbean represent the test case for energy policy that leads to a sustainable energy future.
Slippery When Wet: Only 4.5 Percent of Costa Rican Roads are in Good Condition, Study Finds
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At AS/COA’s San José conference, the World Bank’s Roberto Echandi said Costa Rica has fallen behind its rivals due to lack of infrastructure investment, which is affecting tourism.
Bogota 2015 Blog: China Eyes Infrastructure Investments in Colombia
Beijing’s investment pledge would boost a Pacific port city and road development.
Mexico City 2015 Blog: Michael Chertoff on How Businesses Can Manage Cyber Attacks
The former U.S. secretary of Homeland Security said that businesses should not expect...