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Reuters/Eliana Aponte - Colombian President Alvaro Uribe Velez speaks to journalists during a press conference in Bogota.

Save to My Portfolio A Conversation on Colombia with President Alvaro Uribe Vélez

Friday, September 19, 2008
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Washington, DC

On September 19, the Latin America Initiative at Brookings hosted a conversation with President Alvaro Uribe Vélez of Colombia. President Uribe discussed the U.S.-Colombia relationship, including economic and security challenges including his administration’s fight against the illegal drug trade and prospects for the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement. Read More

Colombia, Trade, Latin America

Announcement


Tom Williams - Former U.S. Under Secretary of State Thomas R. Pickering (l) and Former President of Mexico Ernesto Zedillo at the first Partnership for the Americas Commission meeting

Save to My Portfolio Brookings Launches Latin America Initiative and Partnership for the Americas Commission

The Brookings Latin America Initiative and its flagship project, the Partnership for the Americas Commission, will examine the current state of U.S. -Latin American relations and will work to build stronger ties across the hemisphere on a wide range of critical issues, including trade and investment, poverty and development, immigration, among others. Read More

Latin America Growth and Development


Reuters/Jennifer Szymaszek - Isabel Garces works at a market in one of Mexico City's suburbs.

Save to My Portfolio Good Intentions, Bad Outcomes

Santiago Levy, June 01, 2008

This book argues that incoherent social programs significantly contribute to Mexico's state of affairs and it suggests reforms to improve the situation. Read More

Mexico, Latin America, Economic Development

spotlight: cuba


Reuters - Students carry a Cuban flag during the 155th birth anniversary of Cuba's independence hero Jose Marti at Havana's Revolution Square

Save to My Portfolio Cuba 2008: Opportunities and Challenges

Wednesday, February 06, 2008
8:30 AM to 5:15 PM
Washington, DC

Brookings hosted a conference on the challenges and opportunities as a new Cuba emerges. A distinguished panel of experts on Cuba and Latin American discussed whether Cuba’s leaders will be up to the challenge of managing the succession of Fidel Castro and beyond. Read More

Cuba

spotlight: latin america


Reuters/Eliseo Fernandez - Cars from China arrive at Valparaiso port in Chile

Save to My Portfolio China’s Expansion into the Western Hemisphere

Wednesday, April 30, 2008
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Washington, DC

On April 30, the Brookings Institution hosted a discussion with Riordan Roett, director of Latin American Studies at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). Roett discussed his new book China’s Expansion into the Western Hemisphere: Implications for Latin America and the United States (Brookings Institution Press, 2008). Read More

China, Trade, Latin America, International Relations

Research and Commentary

Save to My Portfolio Global Financial Crisis: Is Brazil a Bystander?

Mauricio Cárdenas, October 15, 2008

In the wake of the global financial crisis, President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has expressed confidence in the Brazilian economy to withstand a slowdown. Mauricio Cardenas discusses the fundamentals of the Brazilian economy and analyzes whether Brazil is likely to maintain its economic strength. Read More

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Save to My Portfolio U.S. Policy Toward a Cuba in Transition

At this crucial moment in Cuba’s political and economic evolution, the Initiative undertakes simulations to identify the most effective policies to help Cubans advance toward a democratic Cuba.

Past Event

Save to My Portfolio Understanding Brazil’s Changing Role In The Global Economy

Monday, April 28, 2008
12:00 PM to 12:00
Washington, DC

On April 28, the Global Economy and Development Program hosted a conference to explore four of Brazil’s key economic-policy challenges. Whatever the role Brazil chooses to play in the global economy will matter for the United States and other countries in the region. Read More

Research and Commentary

Save to My Portfolio A Dialogue: Engaging the Latin American World

Michael E. O'Hanlon, Diana Villiers Negroponte, Leonardo Martinez-Diaz, November 2007

In October and November of 2007, Brookings Scholars Michael O'Hanlon, Diana Negroponte and Leonardo Martinez-Diaz had an e-mail exchange with prominent Latin American scholars with a variety of perspectives to discuss the issues facing Latin America.  Read More

In Brief

The Latin America Initiative provides high-quality, in-depth, and independent research across a range of economic and political issues, and offers policy recommendations aimed at U.S. and Latin American policymakers. Read More

Recent Research and Commentary

Latin America Can Latin American Economies Deflect the Financial Crisis?

Mauricio Cárdenas, September 22, 2008

Cuba Cuba Embargo's Usefulness Has Run Its Course

Vicki Huddleston, March 10, 2008

Trade Showdown on U.S.-Colombia FTA

Paul Blustein, April 09, 2008

Mexico The Merida Initiative: Time for a Healthy Public Debate

Diana Villiers Negroponte, November 06, 2007

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Columbia Free Trade Agreement

Free trade with the United States is a vehicle that will allow for more export successes for Colombia. Mauricio Cárdenas hopes the next administration will move towards hemispheric integration.

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ExpertMauricio Cárdenas

Mauricio Cárdenas is a senior fellow and director of the Latin American Initiative. Formerly minister of Economic Development and Transportation, and director of National Planning of Colombia, his research focuses on international and development economics. He is also the president of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic Association (LACEA).

ExpertDouglas W. Elmendorf

Doug Elmendorf, whose government posts have included the Federal Reserve, Treasury, Council of Economic Advisors, and CBO, focuses his research on macroeconomics and fiscal policy. He is co-editor of the Brookings Papers on Economic Activity and director of The Hamilton Project, which develops proposals for shared growth.

ExpertSarah A. Binder

Sarah Binder is an expert on Congress and legislative politics.  She is completing a project on the politics of advice and consent, and is at work on the politics of how Congress responds to financial crises.

ExpertJulia B. Isaacs

Julia Isaacs focuses on public investments in children and how children are affected by national budgetary policies. A former federal budget analyst, she also researches the economic mobility of children and families across the income spectrum.

ExpertSuzanne Maloney

Suzanne Maloney studies Iran, the political economy of the Persian Gulf and Middle East energy policy. A former U.S. State Department policy advisor, she has also counseled private companies on Middle East issues.

ExpertCarlos Pascual

Carlos Pascual is a former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine. As vice president and director of Foreign Policy, he focuses on post-conflict stabilization and international security policy.

TOPICThe Presidential Transition

During the 77 days from the election to the Inauguration, Brookings experts will offer 12 "Memos to the President" on top policy priorities across the spectrum of domestic and global challenges, plus additional advice on transitioning from campaigning to governing.

ExpertEswar Prasad

Eswar Prasad, the Tolani Senior Professor of Trade Policy at Cornell University, is a senior fellow in Global Economy and Development. He was previously head of the Financial Studies Division and the China Division at the IMF.

ExpertHugh B. Price

Former president and chief executive officer of the National Urban League, Hugh Price is an expert on education, civil rights, equal opportunity and criminal justice. His 40-year career spans journalism, philanthropy, the law, and social advocacy.

Research ProjectThe Hamilton Project

The Hamilton Project produces research and policy proposals on how to create a growing economy that benefits more Americans. Their agenda also focuses on enhancing individual economic security and effective public investments. 

ExpertDarrell M. West

Darrell M. West is the vice president and director of Governance Studies at Brookings. His studies include campaigns and elections, political advertising, mass media, public opinion, technology policy and electronic government.

ProgramGovernance Studies

Governance Studies explores political institutions of the United States and other democracies to assess how they govern, how their practices compare and how citizens and public servants can advance sound governance.

Research ProjectLatin America Initiative

The Latin America Initiative provides high-quality, in-depth, and independent research across a range of economic and political issues, and offers policy recommendations aimed at U.S. and Latin American policymakers.

ExpertMark B. McClellan

A medical doctor and economist, Mark McClellan works on promoting high-quality, innovative and affordable health care. Once commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration and administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Dr. McClellan now directs the Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform.

Policy CenterEngelberg Center for Health Care Reform

The Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform provides practical solutions to achieve high-quality, innovative, affordable health care with particular emphasis on identifying opportunities on the national, state and local levels.

ExpertRebecca Blank

Rebecca Blank is an expert on the interaction between the macroeconomy, government anti-poverty programs, and the behavior and well being of low-income families. She has just been named the Robert S. Kerr senior fellow at Brookings.