Latin America

Can Venezuela Recover from Its Crisis?

There are viable, nonviolent ways of resolving Venezuela’s grave economic and political issues, experts say.

Latin America in 2019: Will Political Upheaval Stall Growth?

Following elections, several Latin American leaders are charged with finding ways to solve economic problems they have inherited or made worse through poor governance. How will they fare in 2019?

How a New Technology Can Disrupt the Global Supply Chain

B_verify, a new blockchain-based system created by a team from Wharton, MIT and Boston College, brings greater transparency to a key part of the global supply chain.

What Will Bolsonaro’s Election Mean for Brazil?

Brazilians have high hopes for their new president to rid the country of corruption and violence -- and in doing so, boost the economy.

Why the U.S. and Mexico Are Getting Closer

Although the divide appears to be widening between the U.S. and Mexico, the countries are getting closer in many ways, most of them outside the government, notes author Andrew Selee.

Will Mexico’s New President Deliver on His Promises?

Renegotiating NAFTA, battling crime and inequality, and energy reforms are among the challenges facing Mexico’s president-elect, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.

What Will Maduro’s Re-election Mean for Venezuela?

Following Venezuela’s presidential election on Sunday, experts say the country’s economic and humanitarian crises will only worsen unless key players like Russia and China work with the U.S. to find[…]

Why Digital Transformation Is Key to Argentina’s Future

Despite its financial ills, Argentina's longer-term economic prospects are looking brighter, thanks to a new generation of leaders who are embracing digital transformation.

Latin America’s Digital Crossroads: Why the Opportunities Are Huge

More than 70% of Latin America's 600 million residents will have a mobile phone within a couple of years. That makes the region ripe for digital "leapfrogging," says new research.

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