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USMCASignedFeature

New Atlanticist

Nov 30, 2018

Trump, Trudeau, and Peña Nieto sign new trade agreement: Here’s what you need to know about the USMCA

By Patricia Thomas

lthough many provisions remained the same there are several key changes and new provisions that distinguish the USMCA from NAFTA.

Mexico Politics & Diplomacy

Event Recap

Nov 27, 2018

USMCA at Signing: Implications for Consumers and the Road Ahead for Congress

By Patricia Thomas and Peter Ruvalcaba

Almost twenty-five years ago, the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between the United States, Mexico, and Canada went into force and became a critical part of the North American economy. On Friday, November 30, 2018 these three countries will sign a new, modernized trade deal known as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement or USMCA. As […]

Economy & Business Mexico

EnergySource

Nov 19, 2018

Mexico’s new president and the power sector: Sunshine or storms?

By David Livingston

Three major storms, some precipitated by AMLO himself, are clouding the outlook for power sector investments in Mexico.

Americas Energy Markets & Governance

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Nov 8, 2018

Violence against women driving migration from the Northern Triangle

By María Fernanda Pérez Arguello and Bryce Couch

To effectively address migration from the Northern Triangle, states must better understand how it is driven by sexual and gender-based violence.

Central America Latin America

New Atlanticist

Nov 1, 2018

John Bolton takes Latin American ‘troika of tyranny’ to task

By David A. Wemer

“John Bolton made it clear today where the administration is headed on Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua,” Jason Marczak, director of the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center, said.

Central America Cuba

Event Recap

Nov 1, 2018

A new Brazilian economic order? A post-election outlook

By Valentina Sader

On October 28, Brazilians elected their next president: Jair Bolsonaro. He will step into office at a pivotal economic moment for Brazil, following a campaign of heightened polarization. Can the newly elected leader, alongside new voices in Congress, implement the reforms necessary to usher Brazil into a new economic era?

Brazil Economy & Business

Event Recap

Oct 29, 2018

Jair Bolsonaro wins in Brazil: What should the US and the World expect from the president-elect?

By Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

A day after the second round of elections in Brazil, the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center hosted a Members and Press Call to discuss what Bolsonaro’s presidency might mean for Brazil and for the future of US-Brazil bilateral relations. Below is the complete transcript and audio of the call.   JASON MARCZAK: Well, […]

Brazil

New Atlanticist

Oct 28, 2018

Brazil Swings right with election of Jair Bolsonaro as President

By Ashish Kumar Sen

"The convincing election of Jair Bolsonaro today shows Brazilians' rejection of the status quo. His election reflects voter disenchantment with corruption, insecurity, and anemic economic growth,” said Jason Marczak, director of the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center.

Brazil Elections

New Atlanticist

Oct 26, 2018

#ElectionTracker: No, the United States isn’t the only country getting ready to vote

By David A. Wemer

As seemingly all attention focuses on voters from the Atlantic to the Pacific don’t lose sight of some other contests around the world. Here is a look at the races we are watching in the runup to the US midterms.

Brazil Elections

New Atlanticist

Oct 26, 2018

Here’s how to address the Central American migrant challenge

By Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Escaping inhospitable conditions in their home countries, men, women, and children hope to find a safer, better future in the United States. Here's how the United States should respond.

Central America Human Rights
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