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New Atlanticist

Dec 14, 2018

Why it will be hard to kill NAFTA if Congress does not approve Trump’s trade deal with Mexico and Canada

By Ashish Kumar Sen

“If the new treaty doesn’t pass, NAFTA will be more resilient and more difficult to kill,” said Jesus Seade, Chief NAFTA negator for Andres Manuel López Obrador, at the Atlantic Council’s Annual Forum in Washington on December 14.

Economy & Business International Markets

New Atlanticist

Dec 13, 2018

Five takeaways from Latin America’s presidential elections in 2018

By Valentina Sader

The next four years are an opportunity for each government to implement reforms necessary for the growth and development of the region’s three largest democracies.  

Brazil Colombia

In the News

Dec 12, 2018

Wayne Testifies Before Senate Committee on the Judiciary on Border Security and Us-Mexico Economic Ties

Watch the full discussion here

Mexico

New Atlanticist

Nov 30, 2018

With AMLO, an opportunity to reset the US-Mexico relationship

By Ashish Kumar Sen

The populist leader, who is more popularly known as AMLO, will be sworn in as the president of Mexico on December 1. This may be good news for the US-Mexico relationship.

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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

In the News

Nov 29, 2018

Wayne in The Hill: The time to build lasting bonds between US and Mexico is now

By Early Anthony Wayne

Read the full article here

Mexico

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

In the News

Nov 6, 2018

Wayne in The Hill: US spotlight fixed squarely on AMLO as he takes reins in Mexico

By Earl Anthony Wayne

Read the full article here

Mexico

Event Recap

Oct 2, 2018

USMCA: The New North American Trade Deal

By Valentina Sader

The Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center, in partnership with the Atlantic Council’s Global Business and Economics Program held a rapid reaction conference call on Tuesday, October 2 to discuss key points of the rebranded United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and the implications for the future of North American relations. Below is the audio recording and summary.

Economy & Business Mexico
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Experts

Fellow

Brenda Estefan

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Economy & Business Latin America

Millennium fellow

Cynthia López Castro

Elected Member, Mexican Senate

Millennium Leadership Program

Americas Education
Ana Arriagada

Staff

Ana Arriagada

Assistant Director, Latin America

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Brazil Civil Society

Advisory Council member

Martha Bárcena

Former Ambassador of Mexico to the United States

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Climate Change & Climate Action Economy & Business

Staff

María Fernanda Bozmoski

Director, Impact and Operations and Lead for Central America

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Northern Triangle

Fellow

David L. Goldwyn

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Global Energy Center

Caribbean Climate Change & Climate Action
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