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New Atlanticist

Dec 5, 2024

What to know about Argentina’s new investment promotion regime

By Ignacio Albe and William Tobin

The Incentive Regime for Large Investments could build investor confidence in the Argentine economy, but the policy faces significant economic and political challenges.

Economy & Business Financial Regulation

New Atlanticist

Nov 19, 2024

How Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina approached this year’s G20

By Ignacio Albe

Disparate national priorities among Latin America’s three G20 members threaten to stand in the way of a common agenda.

Brazil Climate Change & Climate Action

New Atlanticist

Nov 18, 2024

How the G20 can help close the women’s leadership gap

By Maite Gonzalez Latorre

A declaration on women’s empowerment at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Brazil would mark a significant step toward a more equitable future for women and girls worldwide.

Caribbean G20

New Atlanticist

Nov 15, 2024

Following COP16, can Latin America and the Caribbean lead the creation of biodiversity markets?

By Isabel Chiriboga

By developing robust biodiversity credit markets, countries in the region will not only safeguard invaluable ecosystems but also set a global standard in climate finance.

Climate Change & Climate Action Colombia

New Atlanticist

Nov 15, 2024

Biden’s first presidential visit to South America comes too late and with China gaining momentum

By Jason Marczak

To compete with Beijing in the Western Hemisphere, Washington should follow a four-part plan to prioritize, invest, message, and align.

Brazil China

New Atlanticist

Nov 13, 2024

As Biden bids farewell, Xi advances China’s influence in Latin America at the APEC Summit in Peru

By Martin Cassinelli, Caroline Costello

Beijing is successfully pairing its economic diplomacy with action, and the United States should be concerned.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Oct 1, 2024

Experts react: Claudia Sheinbaum is Mexico’s new president. Here’s what to expect.

By Atlantic Council experts

The new president of Mexico was sworn in on Tuesday, calling it a “time for transformation” for her country. Atlantic Council experts share their thoughts on the new leadership.

Americas Economy & Business

In the News

Sep 27, 2024

Bozmoski on Bloomberg Balance of Power

By Atlantic Council

On September 27, 2024, Deputy Director of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center María Fernanda Bozmoski was interviewed on Bloomberg’s Balance of Power about Kamala Harris’s visit to the US-Mexico border. More about our expert

Elections Latin America

New Atlanticist

Sep 8, 2024

Argentina’s foreign minister: Why my country wants to join the OECD

By Diana Mondino

In seeking to join the OECD, Argentina is on a path to economic reforms and reputational benefits that can restore investor confidence in the country, writes Argentina’s minister of foreign affairs.

Americas Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Aug 20, 2024

Amid rising insecurity in Venezuela, the US and its partners must prepare for a new wave of migration

By Lucie Kneip

With the Maduro regime cracking down after a fraudulent presidential election, many Venezuelans who held out hope for political change are preparing to leave their country.

Americas Elections