Will Paraguay’s President Abdo Benitez Redeem His Name?
Mario Abdo Benitez’s last year in office will shape his legacy, giving him a unique opportunity at historical redemption. Continue Reading
Fintech: Embracing the Digital Age in the Time of Social Distancing
The stress of COVID-19 on the global economy will expand the market for fintech and accelerate the pace at which it is adopted. Continue Reading
Uruguay Turns Its Leftist Page
The election of Luis Lacalle Pou has brought an end to 15 years of leftist government in Uruguay. Continue Reading
Will the COVID-19 Crisis Be a Wake-Up Call for Honduras’ Political Class?
President Hernandez has set out a framework of decrees and regulations to protect Honduras against COVID-19, which some fear are intended to strengthen his executive power for political ends. Continue Reading
Chinese Ambitions for Latin America: What’s the Trade-Off?
China’s aggressive policies toward Latin America are undoing decades of progress, driving developing countries into deeper reliance on commodity exports. Continue Reading
El Salvador’s Young President Turns Up the Pressure on the Political Establishment
Since assuming the presidency, Nayib Bukele has been on a policy blitz focused on two main points: security and economic development. Continue Reading
For Lenin Moreno, Ecuador’s Economy Is a Key to Staying in Power
Moving forward, President Moreno will need a new strategy that is more gradual and less socially traumatic to pursue macroeconomic and fiscal reform. Continue Reading
Chile Protests and the Rise of Political Risk in Latin America
The working and middle classes of Chile were ripe for a social uprising, unbeknownst to the country’s economic elite, political class and foreign creditors. Continue Reading
Protests Continue Across Bolivia After Evo Morales' Controversial Reelection
By refusing to give up power, Evo Morales is doing a great disservice to Bolivia’s democracy and to his legacy as the country’s first indigenous president. Continue Reading
What Can Panama’s New President Do for His Country?
The election of Laurentino “Nito” Cortizo marks a turning point in Panama’s democracy. Continue Reading
