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AQ Podcast | Our Mid-Year Update on Latin America’s Economies
A big-picture overview of Latin America’s economies, including the question of how much nearshoring is really happening.
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Can Copper Prices and Nearshoring Restart Peru’s Economic Dynamism?
Politics has been a drag on this former regional growth star, and hasn’t improved. But global economic conditions have, writes a former finance minister.
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Um cenário (relativamente) otimista para a América Latina
É certo que a política da região não anda bem. Mas mudanças na economia global e algumas tendências promissoras no mercado interno estão dando impulso a um crescimento econômico modesto, escreve o editor-chefe da AQ.
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Un alegato (relativamente) optimista a favor de América Latina
Distante de las crisis globales y cerca de los mercados clave, la región tiene lo que el mundo necesita en este momento, escribe el editor en jefe de AQ.
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A (Relatively) Bullish Case for Latin America
Far from global crises but near vital markets, the region has what the world needs right now, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
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Susan Segal: Democracy Is Reason for Optimism on Latin America
Many countries are emerging stronger from tests to democratic institutions, writes AS/COA’s CEO.
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AQ Podcast: Mexico’s Moment?
Is the country taking full advantage of the nearshoring trend, or could it be doing better?
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AQ Podcast | Nearshoring In The Americas: Hype And Reality
Shannon K. O’Neil on how Latin America is faring amidst big changes in the global economy
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A Ticking Clock for Latin America’s Nearshoring Opportunity
The window is still open for the region to benefit from the supply chain reshuffle—but not for much longer.
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AQ Podcast: Luis Rubio on Why Mexico’s AMLO Is More Vulnerable Than You Think
Despite AMLO’s popularity, judicial and political challenges may hamper his electoral plans for 2024, argues a leading analyst.
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AQ Podcast: “A Make-or-Break Moment For Mexican Democracy”
Political commentator Carlos Bravo Regidor on AMLO’s plan to overhaul the country’s electoral authority and more.
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Why Latin America Lost at Globalization—and How It Can Win Now
A case for greater intraregional trade in today’s changing world
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Susan Segal: Deglobalization Means Fresh Challenges for Latin America
A shakeup in supply chains recalls past changes in the macroeconomic conditions facing emerging markets.
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NEW AQ: A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity for Latin America
A changing world has opened the way for greater nearshoring and regional integration. But action is needed to make it a reality, AQ highlights in this special report.
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Nuevo en AQ: Una oportunidad única para América Latina
Un mundo cambiante ha abierto el camino para mayor nearshoring e integración regional. Pero se necesita acción para hacerlo realidad, destaca AQ en este informe especial.