For Argentina’s Polarizing Anti-Corruption Chief, Reform Is “Life or Death”
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Laura Alonso has been criticized for politicizing anti-corruption work, but she remains undaunted.
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Dentro del esfuerzo en Argentina de transformar el financiamiento político
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A pesar de la política dividida, una coalición bipartidista logró pasar una reforma importante sobre financiamiento de campaña.
Does the Mercosur Trade Deal Mean Brazil Will Finally Open Up?
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How the agreement could help Brazil become more competitive – now and in the future.
The Next Frontier in Latin America’s Anti-Corruption Drive
This article is adapted from AQ’s latest issue on Latin America’s anti-corruption movement. It is hard to overstate the importance of international collaboration for investigating corruption in Latin America. Simply put, operations like Brazil’s Lava Jato would probably not have existed without the information and technical assistance provided by the U.S. or Switzerland—in particular, the sharing … Read more
Compliance Is Taking Off in Latin America. Is It Effective?
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The industry is growing by leaps and bounds, but a real impact is hard to measure.
Inside Argentina’s Quiet Effort to Overhaul Campaign Finance
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Despite polarized politics, a bipartisan coalition managed to pass a significant campaign finance reform.
How Bolsonaro’s Chaotic Foreign Policy Worries the Rest of South America
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Diplomats across the region have begun to regard Brazil as a source of instability.
Can Roberto Lavagna Unify Argentina?
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The economist’s experience may not be enough to break through to a polarized electorate.
How Argentine Women Are Taking the Feminist Fight to the Soccer Pitch
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A new professional league underscores the growing clout of Argentina’s women’s movement.
It’s Groundhog Day in Argentina
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What explains the endless cycle of recession and crisis? A leading economist offers a less traditional diagnosis – and suggests remedies.
The Challenge of Doing Business as an Argentine in China
This article is adapted from AQ’s latest issue on China and Latin America My interest in China began many years ago. I was fascinated by Chinese culture and started studying the language in university. After graduating as a lawyer in Argentina, I started working with clients that exported to China and realized the magnitude of the opportunity for … Read more
How China Is Closing the Soft Power Gap in Latin America
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China’s influence in Latin America falls short when it comes to cultural ties. Confucius Institutes across the region are trying to bridge the gap.
China and the Environment: A Struggle for Change in Latin America
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Chinese companies gained a reputation in Latin America when it comes to the environment. Cleaning it up will take more than solar panels.
