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Video: The Price of Oil's Impact on Latin America and the Caribbean

Speakers:

  • Vladimir Werning, Executive Director and Head of Latin America Research, J.P. Morgan
  • Adrienne Cheasty, Deputy Director, Western Hemisphere Department, International Monetary Fund
  • Leandro Alves, Principal, Falvez Energy

Falling oil prices show a mixed impact on Latin America and the Caribbean, with exporters such as Venezuela and Colombia taking a hit and countries in Central America benefiting. On February 19, AS/COA hosted a discussion with experts from the private and public sector about the price of oil's impact on the region. 

 

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