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Inflection Points Today

Nov 14, 2024

China’s advances in Latin America should concern Trump

By Frederick Kempe

As Chinese leader Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden visit Peru and Brazil this week, the contrast between the US and Chinese approaches to the region is stark.

China Economy & Business

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 23, 2024

China’s support for Maduro should be a warning to democracies in Latin America

By Caroline Costello

China’s backing of Nicolás Maduro over the will of the Venezuelan people severely undermines Beijing’s claim to noninterference in Latin America.

China Civil Society

EnergySource

Oct 2, 2024

China’s cleantech growth strategy sets its sights on Brazil

By Joseph Webster, William Tobin

China is relying on cleantech exports to help drive economic growth, but with the United States and other developed nations becoming increasingly hesitant to purchase Chinese imports, China’s cleantech sectors need to search for alternative markets. Brazil has emerged as a potential top buyer, but it must walk a fine line to avoid becoming overly dependent on China.

Brazil China

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

New Atlanticist

Sep 18, 2024

To prevent further destabilization in Venezuela, regional leaders must trade chaos for coordination

By Lucie Kneip

To help move Venezuela toward a transition of power and greater stability, democratic countries must align their policies toward Caracas.

Venezuela

EnergySource

Sep 12, 2024

After Venezuela’s stolen election, here’s how the US should craft an effective sanctions policy

By David L. Goldwyn

As Venezuela’s political crisis worsens, the United States has a role to play in advancing the country’s democratic cause and also inflicting pain on the Maduro regime, while minimizing negative impacts on Venezuelans, the broader region, and US interests. This will require crafting a smart sanctions policy based on lessons learned and five key elements.

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

New Atlanticist

Sep 11, 2024

Mexico’s new judicial reforms could put the USMCA on shaky ground

By Jason Marczak, María Fernanda Bozmoski

Mexico’s Senate just voted on a major judicial reform package, but the outcome could cast a shadow over the upcoming review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

Economy & Business Mexico

Experts react

Sep 9, 2024

Experts react: Maduro has forced Venezuela’s opposition leader into exile. What should the world do now?

By Atlantic Council experts

Over the weekend, opposition leader Edmundo González fled to Spain after a Venezuelan court issued a warrant for his arrest. Atlantic Council experts share their insights on what’s next.

Corruption Democratic Transitions

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
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