Latin America
Venezuela was once South America’s richest country. Here's what went wrong
Venezuela went from affluent to impoverished in two decades. Can it step back from the brink of civil war?
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Economy
Venezuela’s economic decline is ‘sharper than the US Great Depression’
Richardo Hausmann looks at the economic situation in Venezuela, and argues it's time for concerted support from the international community.
Economy
Venezuela's economic crisis can be stopped. Here's how
Building bridges with international financial institutions could unlock billions of dollars in aid and debt relief for a nation in chaos.
Argentina
How can Argentina stay competitive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
Two weeks ago I had the chance to participate in the World Economic Forum on Latin America, held in Buenos Aires, and I took advantage of my time there to visit members of the Macri Admin...
Latin America
What Ecuador can teach us about poverty relief
New research out of Ecuador says that government payments will help decrease poverty.
Latin America
Three key trends for the future of Latin America's economy
Delegates at the recent World Economic Forum in Buenos Aires agreed that Latin America can strike ahead when it comes to cross-border cooperation, renewed industrialization and cleaner ci...
Latin America
Creating (and filling) jobs in Latin America’s new digital economy
With an extensive and robust network, a way to connect with each other, and a commitment to education, Latin America has an unprecedented opportunity to rise to the top of the market and ...
Latin America
1,000 global leaders just met in Buenos Aires. Here are the highlights
All the highlights from the last day of the World Economic Forum on Latin America.
Brazil
Brazil has the best universities in Latin America - but are these countries about to catch up?
Brazil scores top marks when it comes to higher education in Latin America, but Chilean universities could be the next big thing in the region.
Latin America
Populism and fake news – Latin America has seen it all before
All the highlights from the first full day of the World Economic Forum on Latin America 2017.
Latin America
Panama’s secret to economic growth? Immigrants
Panama is one of Latin America’s most competitive economies. A large part of that is down to immigration, says Harvard Professor Ricardo Hausmann.
Latin America
Latin America’s 10 most tourism-friendly destinations
The tourism industry is booming. These Latin American countries are in the best position to capitalize on that.
Sustainable Development
Poverty rates are creeping back up in Latin America. Investing in entrepreneurs can help change this
Too many Latin Americans have missed out on the broad gains of globalization. The region must now help women and young people to unleash their potential.
Latin America
4 trends that will shape Latin America’s economies in 2017
The global economy is looking stronger in 2017. Will Latin America be swept along by this wave of growth? That remains to be seen – but these four trends could hold some clues.
Latin America
There’s a cure for Latin America’s murder epidemic – and it doesn’t involve more police or prisons
Latin America is one of the most violent regions in the world. Prisons and police have done nothing to change that.