Andean Region

Dealing without Doha
/ Carlos Macias

WTO trade talks froze in Geneva, where booming Brazil played a central role, further strengthening its position as global player and setting the stage for a battle over U.S. ethanol tariffs. As Doha flounders, countries such as Chile and Peru step up bilateral agreements to boost international trade ties. 

The Andean Region at a Crossroads: Economic, Political, and Security Prospects
/ Mariella Chilmaza and Napo Montes

With tensions running high between some Andean countries, AS/COA convened a roundtable on economic, political, and security issues affecting the region. The discussion included a keynote speech by Ecuador's Minister of the Government and Police Fernando Bustamante.

Improved Infrastructure: Latin America's Gateway to Global Markets
/ Juan N. Cento

FedEx Express' Juan Cento warns that the while Latin America has experience its highest economic growth rates since the late 1970s, poor transportation infrastructure and regulatory barriers "undermine the region's competitive strengths." He suggests the development of public and private sector partnerships to boost regional infrastructure.

Book Launch: Can Latin America Compete? Confronting the Challenges of Globalization
/ Evianna Cruz and Danielle Renwick

At the AS/COA book launch for Can America Compete?, a panel including the publication's contributions and co-editor debated whether Latin America's growth is sustainable and will allow the region to to break the cyclical boom and bust pattern that has historically characterized its economy.