The Belt and Road in Latin America: Where does the future lie?

Over the past six years, China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has expanded across the globe, drawing varied reactions ranging from full-on support to deep-running skepticism. Latin America and the Caribbean, long considered peripheral to the BRI, is increasingly engaging with the initiative – 19 countries have already signed on. As BRI continues to evolve, what are some new areas and trends to watch? What are the implications of BRI for regional governments and the business community? In what ways could BRI affect the United States and its interests?

Introduction

Paula García Tufró
Deputy Director, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center
Atlantic Council

Speakers

Martin Maciak
Head of Asia Cross Border Origination for the Americas
HSBC

Kristie Pellecchia
Senior Advisor, Western Hemisphere
Overseas Private Investment Corporation

Federico Cuadra del Carmen
Counsel
Baker McKenzie

Leigh Wedell
Senior Fellow
Paulson Institute;
COO & Founding Partner
Basilinna;
Senior Advisor
Laurel Strategies

Moderator

Pepe Zhang
Associate Director for China, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center
Atlantic Council