Artisans and local producers are reaping the benefits of the increased market access that comes through a new model of reconstruction and income recovery.
Infrastructure
Recovery efforts have been sluggish and a runoff election may see delays that could further undermine progress. But some observers note that goals set for rebuilding after last year's earthquake were overly ambitious.
AS/COA Miami launched the health care issue of Americas Quarterly with a discussion centered on the sector’s changing landscape and focused on Mexico, the effect of technology use on health care access, and the importance of inter-sectoral collaboration in harnessing technology’s potential.
How well are Latin American students performing compared to their peers in other countries and regions? We really don't know, writes Jeffrey M. Puryear in the Fall 2010 issue of Americas Quarterly.
The rescue of the 33 miners trapped in a collapsed Chilean mine captured the world’s attention. AS/COA Online offers an overview of multimedia coverage, as well as news about what happens next.
"We want to create a society of opportunities," said Chile's President Sebastián Piñera during September 22 remarks. The president noted that Chile is on track to rank second in Latin America and first among OECD countries in terms of economic growth.
With attention turned to the rescue of 33 trapped miners, Chilean President Sebastián Piñera unveiled a new bill to raise taxes on the country’s lucrative mining industry. The rescue efforts could also spell reform of the agency overseeing mining safety.