• Immigration and the Economy

  Monday, 24 November 2014

  This article contains data on the impressive impact of immigration on the American economy, such as entrepreneurship, job creation, taxes collected, and home values.

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• Remarks by Diego Castellanos

  Wednesday, 19 November 2014

  Remarks by Diego Castellanos on the William J. Clothier II Award by the Pan American Association of Philadelphia in the Union League Hall on October 24, 2014

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• Impact Climate Change Peru

  Monday, 17 November 2014

  Climate change deeply affects Peru, namely in the loss of water supplies. Rising temperatures are melting glaciers, which are a principal source of water.

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• Republican Inroads with Latinos

  Thursday, 06 November 2014

  Washington Post reports that Republicans made inroads with the Latino vote in the recent election, though fewer Latinos voted. Similar report appears in the New York Times.

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• Panama: New Latin American Tiger?

  Friday, 31 October 2014

  Panama has had a remarkable economic surge due to its position as a global hub and international trade, with ambitions to become the Singapore of Latin America. Will its politics allow it to happen? It remains to be seen.

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• Brazilian Election

  Tuesday, 28 October 2014

  Commentary on the hard fought Brazilian presidential election points out the challenges that Dilma Rousseff faces in second term. She won by a margin of 3.8 %, setting up what could be a difficult tenure, given the passions of the race and the problems facing the country.

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• Science in Colombia

  Friday, 10 October 2014

  Colombia is investing more in scientific research. Whereas Brazil trains 13,000 new scientists a year, Colombia aims for 1,000. Currently there are 5,200 scientists doing research in the country, but more are needed to stay competitive and promote economic development.

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• Brazil Heads to Runoff Election

  Tuesday, 07 October 2014

  Brazil will go to the polls again to elect a president, failing to do so on October 5 because no candidate got more than 50%. Incumbent Dilma Rousseff leads in votes cast but faces a strong challenge from Aecio Neves.

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• Will Brazil Take Responsibility?

  Monday, 29 September 2014

  A tough commentary on Brazil and its global aspirations. Bottom line: it won’t take responsibility on key international issues. Therefore, says Andes Oppenheimer, why should it have a United Nations Security Council permanent seat?

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• Billionaires in Latin America

  Tuesday, 23 September 2014

  The percentage of billionaires in Latin America grew faster than all other parts of the world, by 38% vs. 18% in Asia, 10% in US, and 1% in Europe. There are 153 billionaires in Latin America, up from 111 last year. What accounts for the distinction? Also, it’s old wealth.

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• Mexico - World-Class Car Producer

  Monday, 22 September 2014

  Mexico has quietly become a world class producer of cars, with Aguascalientes becoming a mini Detroit. Nearly all global carmakers are investing billions of dollars in plants and infrastructure. It’s also the 4th largest exporter. Reasons for the growth: plentiful engineers and skilled workers.

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• EVENT: The Future of Latin America - Friday - September 12 - 4:30 - 6:30 PM

  Thursday, 11 September 2014

  Former President of Bolivia
  Carlos Mesa
  Discusses the Challenges and Opportunities
  for Regional Development
  

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• Critics Assail Immigration Policy

  Thursday, 11 September 2014

  Critics across the political spectrum assail Obama for his decision to postpone action on immigration until after the November elections. This is something he promised to do this summer, but the postponement highlights the partisan political calculation which has upset the Hispanic community and others who were hoping for positive action.

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• Illegal Logging in Peru

  Tuesday, 09 September 2014

  One of the great problems in Latin America is the absence of government control of vast remote territories. Illegal logging is one of the consequences. This article reports that 80% of Peru’s log exports are from illegal cuttings. And the police turn a blind eye for a price.

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• Hispanic Population Origins

  Thursday, 04 September 2014

  Statistical report on the size and percentage of the Hispanic population in the US (51.9 million in 2011)by country of origin. Towering above the rest is Mexico with 64.6%, followed by Puerto Rico, El Salvador, and Cuba. Accordingly, the United States is the second largest Hispanic nation in the world.

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• Renewable Energy in Chile

  Tuesday, 02 September 2014

  Poor in fossil fuel, Chile is making strides in producing energy from renewable sources, especially wind. The country also has enormous potential for wave and geo-thermal power.

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• Poverty Down in Latin America

  Thursday, 28 August 2014

  UN reports that poverty is down from 41.7% in 2000 to 25.3% in 2012. Still some 200 million are poor, defined as living with less than $4 per day. Concurrently, the middle class grew from 22% of population to 34%.
  
  

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• Immigration

  Thursday, 21 August 2014

  These two articles demonstrate two sides of the immigration issue. The first deals with former immigrant latinos moving up the ladder of success, while the second proposes one way to fix illegal immigration.

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• Anti-Semitism in Latin America

  Monday, 18 August 2014

  Enrique Krause, distinguished Mexican author, analyzes the new wave of anti-Semitism and provides historical context.
  
  
  
  
  
  

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• GOP and Latin America

  Thursday, 14 August 2014

  The GOP is becoming more aware of the need to attract the Hispanic vote. This article describes how certain politicos are reaching out by traveling to Latin America.

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• Ruben is buying a new House

  
  Wednesday, 06 August 2014

  This is the subheading

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• Colombian infrastructure

  
  Friday, 16 May 2014

  Ambitious Road Construction Program
  

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• 5 de Mayo

  
  Friday, 16 May 2014

  It’s not Mexican Independence Day

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• World Cup Problems

  
  Friday, 16 May 2014

  Is Brazil Prepared for World Cup? Maybe Not.

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• Riot of Rice

  
  Friday, 16 May 2014

  Review of Book on Rice and Puerto Rican Culture

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• The Economist on US-Latin America

  
  Friday, 16 May 2014

  The United States’ relationship with Latin America suffers from a policy vacuum

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• Student Awards

  
  Sunday, 27 April 2014

  Philadelphia Area Students Win Awards

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• Prepared Remarks by H. E. Eduardo Medina Mora Ambassador of Mexico to the United States before The Pan American Association of Philadelphia

  
  Tuesday, 22 April 2014

  Ambassador Medina Mora addressed the Pan American Association of Philadelphia on the occasion of Pan American Day, April 14, 2014.

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• Downgrading Brazil

  
  Saturday, 12 April 2014

  Standard and Poor’s Downgrades Brazil’s Credit Rating
  

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• New Star

  
  Thursday, 10 April 2014

  The Dynamic Colombian Economy
  

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• Rafael Correa

  
  Thursday, 10 April 2014

  Ecuadorian President in Boston Globe
  

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• Troops in Favela

  
  Friday, 04 April 2014

  Controversial Pacification Measure

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• American Liberator

  
  Saturday, 29 March 2014

  Simón Bolívar

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• Latin America's Ukraine

  
  Saturday, 29 March 2014

  Latin America Does Nothing on Venezuela

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• Bolivian Women

  
  Thursday, 20 March 2014

  Face Culture of Harassment

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• Cristina's Problems

  
  Monday, 17 March 2014

  Argentine President Faces Many Troubles

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• Sad, Sad, Sad

  
  Monday, 17 March 2014

  Venezuelan Upheaval May Strengthen Government

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• Not Enough Money to Counter Drugs

  
  Monday, 17 March 2014

  Head of US Southern Command Reports
  

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• Mexico City

  
  Monday, 17 March 2014

  Transformation of the Mexican Capital

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• Bad Angels

  
  Saturday, 08 March 2014

  Interesting Analysis of Venezuelan Crisis

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• Quiet on Venezuela

  
  Wednesday, 05 March 2014

  Latin Americans Do Not Criticize

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• Nicaraguan Canal

  
  Friday, 28 February 2014

  Ecological Disaster

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• Pacific Alliance pt II

  
  Friday, 28 February 2014

  Most Important Alliance You Never Heard of

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• Pacific Alliance

  
  Friday, 28 February 2014

  New Economic Integration Group in Latin America

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• Brazil,Snowden, and the US

  
  Wednesday, 26 February 2014

  Former American Ambassador Comments

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• Venezuela's Tragedy

  
  Tuesday, 25 February 2014

  Distinguished Voice Speaks Up

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• Atlantic to Pacific

  
  Tuesday, 25 February 2014

  Journey by Land from Sāo Paulo to Peru

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• La Chola

  
  Monday, 24 February 2014

  Bolivian Indian Women Advance

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