China’s cleantech growth strategy sets its sights on Brazil

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.
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China’s cleantech growth strategy sets its sights on Brazil

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.
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China’s cleantech growth strategy sets its sights on Brazil

Issue Brief Sep 9, 2024

Brazil 2050: A vision for global food security

By Valentina Sader, Peter Engelke

How can the world meet the growing demand for food while also adapting to climate change?
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The Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center expands awareness of the new Latin America across diverse communities of influence by positioning the region as a core partner in the transatlantic community.

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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.

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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

Issue Brief

Sep 30, 2024

Accelerating business confidence in northern Central America: A roadmap for Honduras

By the Central America Task Force with task force lead María Fernanda Bozmoski and Eva Lardizábal.

This roadmap—the first of a two-part series by the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center and DT Institute—focuses on pragmatic recommendations specifically tailored to Honduras, to assist in tackling corruption and strengthening business confidence.

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Issue Brief

Sep 30, 2024

Accelerating business confidence in northern Central America: A roadmap for Guatemala

By the Central America Task Force with task force lead María Fernanda Bozmoski

The still-young presidency of Bernardo Arévalo could be an inflection point in Guatemala's efforts to combat corruption.

Corruption Inclusive Growth

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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

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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.

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Report

Sep 17, 2024

From rhetoric to reality: Nearshoring in the Americas

By the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center’s Nearshoring Working Group

Over the past five years, global shifts have reshaped the world. China's rise, US-China tensions, COVID-19, and Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine exposed supply chain vulnerabilities, pushing resilience to the top of the agenda. Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) can seize the opportunity to provide solutions for US companies through nearshoring.

Caribbean Economy & Business

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.

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Issue Brief

Sep 12, 2024

The challenges and opportunities of a triangular transatlantic relationship

By the Ibero-American General Secretariat (SEGIB), the Elcano Royal Institute, and the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center of the Atlantic Council

To elevate the importance of transatlantic relations, the VII Trilateral Forum Europe – Latin America and the Caribbean – North America was organized as a space for dialogue and reflection aimed at analyzing the state of relations between Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and North America, with participation of authorities and academics from the three regions.

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Issue Brief

Sep 11, 2024

North America’s moment: The case for energy cooperation

By Reed Blakemore, Chase Thalheimer, Elina Carpen

Cultivating a United States, Canada, and Mexico energy strategy will bolster the competitiveness and security of North America in an increasingly multipolar market.

Americas Energy Markets & Governance
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