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Economic Pulse of the Americas

The Economic Pulse of the Americas is a series of infographics that offers sharp, data-driven insights into the region’s evolving economic economic trends, challenges, and policy responses, spotlighting key developments across Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Economic development in Latin America and the Caribbean

Report Sep 29, 2025

Partnering for economic security: A comprehensive strategy for greater United States–Dominican Republic integration

As global supply chains shift and geopolitical competition intensifies, the United States and the Dominican Republic have a timely and strategic opportunity to deepen their partnership across economic, security, and institutional dimensions. This report outlines six key pillars where coordinated engagement can enhance resilience, unlock new avenues for growth, and strengthen regional stability.

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Economic development in Latin America and the Caribbean

Issue Brief Jun 9, 2025

Why Congress must reauthorize the US Development Finance Corporation

By Enrique Millán-Mejía, Martin Cassinelli

Congress has an opportunity to give the United States tools to create jobs at home and strengthen ties overseas. Updating the Development Finance Corporation and reauthorizing it before the October deadline are the first steps.
Americas Economy & Business
Economic development in Latin America and the Caribbean

New Atlanticist Jun 17, 2025

What should Trump do next on trade? Optimize existing US trade agreements in Central and South America.

By Enrique Millán-Mejía

The best way to foster sustainable growth for US exports to the region is to seek predictable rules of engagement with Western Hemisphere trading partners.
Americas Economy & Business

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New Atlanticist

Oct 21, 2025

What Bolivia’s move to the center means for its economy, foreign policy, and security

By Miguel Escoto

With center-right President-elect Rodrigo Paz taking power in November after nearly two decades of left-wing governance, there will likely be significant shifts in Bolivia’s economic, security, and foreign policies.

Americas Economy & Business

Report

Sep 29, 2025

Partnering for economic security: A comprehensive strategy for greater United States–Dominican Republic integration

By the DR-US Economic Strategy Advisory Group

As global supply chains shift and geopolitical competition intensifies, the United States and the Dominican Republic have a timely and strategic opportunity to deepen their partnership across economic, security, and institutional dimensions. This report outlines six key pillars where coordinated engagement can enhance resilience, unlock new avenues for growth, and strengthen regional stability.

Americas Caribbean

New Atlanticist

Sep 26, 2025

Guatemala’s Puerto Quetzal project can become a model of US engagement in the Americas 

By Isabella Palacios, Jose Echeverría

The modernization of Puerto Quetzal is part of a broader US strategy to deepen economic ties with reliable partners in Central America.

Central America Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Sep 19, 2025

Five charts that show the challenge of countering Mexico’s criminal organizations

By Aaron Kolleda

Washington’s broader campaign to eliminate criminal organizations is a challenging one, since these organizations have become so deeply embedded in Mexico.

Economy & Business Financial Crimes & Illicit Trade

New Atlanticist

Sep 19, 2025

Where does the US-Brazil relationship go after Bolsonaro’s conviction?

By Ricardo Sennes, Valentina Sader

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was found guilty of attempting a coup and sentenced to twenty-seven years and three months in prison.

Brazil Politics & Diplomacy