OAS Leader: New Voice
January 26, 2016
Secretary General of the Organization of American States, Luis Almagro of Uruguay, is making the organization relevant again by denouncing violations of human rights and democratic practice.
Secretary General of the Organization of American States, Luis Almagro of Uruguay, is making the organization relevant again by denouncing violations of human rights and democratic practice.
Not long ago Brazil was hailed as an economic powerhouse, surpassing the United Kingdom in ranking of gross national product. For a variety of reasons the economy has contracted. The Economist magazine analyzes the reasons and speculates about the future.
Attached is an excellent article on Brazil’s creative anti-poverty program. It has raised up millions from poverty. The program has been adapted by a number of countries and enhanced Brazil’s soft power around the globe.
The report surveys patterns in US trade with Latin America. The charts and the narrative point to important aspects of trade and investment. For example, Canada and Mexico comprise the largest merchandise trade partners in the Americas. The rest of Latin America accounts for a small 9.2% of US global trade.
