Will This Be the Year Mercosur Breaks?
Multiple threats, including a deadline for a deal with the EU, menace Latin America’s longest-lived regional bloc.
Uruguay’s “Fascinating Gambit” On Trade
The nation is looking past Mercosur to China and the Pacific—and Washington is in danger of missing out.
Why Uruguay’s Bet on China Matters for Latin America
A prospective free trade deal could shake up South America’s protectionist trade bloc — and China stands to benefit.
Mercosur’s Delayed Case of Free Trade Fever
The agreement with the European Union means more than trading with Europe.
Does the Mercosur Trade Deal Mean Brazil Will Finally Open Up?
How the agreement could help Brazil become more competitive – now and in the future.
Venezuela’s Neighbors Need to Step Up. What’s Holding Them Back?
Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump promised “strong and swift economic actions” if Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro goes through with the July 30 vote to select delegates to the constituent assembly. This announcement comes after an increasingly desperate situation in Venezuela has been met with remarkable regional inaction, producing a power vacuum not seen for decades. Those, however, … Read more
Why Mercosur Is Stuck with Venezuela
Venezuela’s September 1 demonstrations, in which as many as a million people took to the streets of Caracas to demand a change in government, were certainly impressive. But were they effective? If the goal was to fundamentally alter the country’s political direction, the answer is probably “no.” Despite the buzz generated by this month’s protests … Read more
Should Paraguay be Expelled from the OAS, Mercosur and Unasur?
Last Friday, the Congress of Paraguay removed President Fernando Lugo from office. The entire impeachment process lasted a mere two days. The presidents of Venezuela, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Argentina rushed to describe this as a “coup d’état,” while the Brazilian and Uruguayan presidents have called for Paraguay’s expulsion from Mercosur and Unasur due to … Read more
Move Beyond the One-Policy-Fits-All-Model
The next president must abandon the current one-policy-fits-all approach to
