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Oct 31, 2024

Financial sanctions can disrupt fentanyl flows to the United States

By Kimberly Donovan, Maia Nikoladze, Mikael Pir-Budagyan, and Grace Kim

Fentanyl is one of the leading causes of death among young and middle-aged Americans. Financial sanctions should be used more frequently by the US government to tactically disrupt the trade of fentanyl and other illicit drugs.

China Economic Sanctions

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

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

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

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

EnergySource

Jul 31, 2024

Pragmatism can improve Mexico’s energy outlook

By David L. Goldwyn and Antonio Ortiz-Mena

Claudia Sheinbaum's victory in Mexico's presidential election marks a crucial juncture for the country’s energy future. Sheinbaum's initial moves are a promising beginning to maximizing Mexico's economic potential, which requires significant clean energy investment.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Jun 20, 2024

Tobin featured in Reforma on US-Mexico energy cooperation

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

EnergySource

Jun 18, 2024

US-Mexico energy cooperation is vital to enable nearshoring

By William Tobin

As the United States seeks to nearshore supply chains, Mexico's energy sector presents a valuable opportunity for collaboration. By easing regulations on the private sector, Mexico can facilitate US energy investment without impeding its own vision for growth.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Elections in Latin America & the Caribbean

Jun 4, 2024

Bozmoski interviewed on Bloomberg Balance of Power

By Atlantic Council

On June 4, 2024, Deputy Director of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center María Fernanda Bozmoski was interviewed on Bloomberg’s Balance of Power radio show and podcast about President Joe Biden’s executive order slashing asylum claims in the US. More about our expert

Americas Elections

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