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Experts have poked holes in Javier Milei's radical plans, which could lead to more economic hardship

Javier Milei’s libertarian policies may be too radical to pass, or to work | The Americas

As Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) continue to suffer the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the region faces an increasingly unstable geopolitical and economic environment. Amidst inflationary pressures and increasing fiscal debt, coupled with an economic slowdown, the volatility of food and oil prices, and a slowdown in foreign investment, what are the challenges […]

The Georgetown Americas Institute (GAI) is pleased to host Dr. Enrique Krauze, distinguished Mexican historian and one of the most relevant liberal intellectuals of Latin America, in a conversation with Alejandro Werner, founding director of GAI. Dr. Krauze will discuss his writings on the current state of Latin American democracies and the shift towards more […]

On April 30, 2023, Paraguayans elected Santiago Peña, member of the ruling Colorado Party, as their next president. President Peña faces structural challenges as the country attempts to strengthen governance, address corruption, and manage the increasingly destructive impacts of climate change. Paraguay’s economy has shown remarkable resilience in the past year, recovering from the impacts […]

China’s Belt and Road Initiative, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this week, has now advanced more than $330 billion.

China’s Belt and Road Initiative, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this week, has now advanced more than US$330 billion, which is about 80% o...

Javier Milei has seen surprising levels of support in his campaign.

Javier Milei has seen surprising levels of support in his campaign.

Geopolitics helped keep the credit flowing to Argentina. Even so, at some point the International Monetary Fund —  and its biggest shareholder, the United States — might call time.