Latin American Economy & Business Report

By the nature of its reliance on certain sectors, Latin America has long been at the mercy of shocks the global economy. Primary material and agricultural exports – two of the region’s totems – are vulnerable to external shocks and fluctuations, and the current trade war between China and the US government of President Donald Trump has caused a wave of uncertainty that could have grave consequences for Latin America. While the region is likely to suffer in the long run, there will be a short-term boom for some economies in the region as both countries pivot away from one another in certain sectors.

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EU-CELAC Summit

This week, the European Union (EU) and Community of Latin American and Caribbean states (CELAC) held a summit in Brussels, the first gathering of the two regional bodies in eight years. In Canning House's latest blog, Gabriel Cohen and Susana Berruecos give their perspectives on its outcomes and significance.

Chile’s Rear-View Mirror

"Anniversaries, like New Years’ Eve, offer opportunities to look back and to look forward. As Chile observes the 50th anniversary of the coup that toppled President Salvador Allende and ushered in a brutal 17-year dictatorship, Chileans are engaged in precisely that exercise. The problem is that with respect to both perspectives, looking ahead through the windshield and behind in the rear-view mirror, Chileans do not seem to agree on what they see. "

70-10-19 Latin American Economy & Business Report

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