Publishing Institution: Council of the Americas / Journal: Americas Quarterly

Author:: Silvio Waisbord
Publication Date:: 10-2012
Content Type:: Journal Article
Journal:: Americas Quarterly
Institution:: Council of the Americas
Abstract:: New technology has expanded the media choices available to Latin Americans. But don't expect it to usher in a new era of citizen engagement. (audio interview available)
Topic:: Government and Communications
Political Geography:: Latin America, Venezuela, and Mexico

Author:: Lowell Dittmer
Publication Date:: 10-2012
Content Type:: Journal Article
Journal:: Americas Quarterly
Institution:: Council of the Americas
Abstract:: In the "new" developing world, China looks for trade partners-not revolutionary allies.
Topic:: Cold War, Development, United Nations, and Financial Crisis
Political Geography:: China, Beijing, and Asia

Author:: Mike McDonald
Publication Date:: 10-2012
Content Type:: Journal Article
Journal:: Americas Quarterly
Institution:: Council of the Americas
Abstract:: The newly elected leaders of Guatemala and Nicaragua are familiar. So are the problems they face.
Topic:: Economics and War
Political Geography:: Cuba, Central America, and Guatemala

Author:: Ariel Armony
Publication Date:: 10-2012
Content Type:: Journal Article
Journal:: Americas Quarterly
Institution:: Council of the Americas
Abstract:: China's informal business culture finds a too-familiar environment in Latin America.
Topic:: Corruption
Political Geography:: Asia and Latin America

Author:: Minxin Pei, Connie Mack, Don Hanna, and Luis Fleschman
Publication Date:: 10-2012
Content Type:: Journal Article
Journal:: Americas Quarterly
Institution:: Council of the Americas
Abstract:: Does China represent an economic and political threat to the U.S. in the Western Hemisphere?
Political Geography:: United States, China, and Asia

Author:: Martin Vieiro
Publication Date:: 10-2012
Content Type:: Journal Article
Journal:: Americas Quarterly
Institution:: Council of the Americas
Abstract:: Is China's assistance to developing countries undermining development?
Topic:: Development
Political Geography:: China

Publication Date:: 06-2011
Content Type:: Journal Article
Journal:: Americas Quarterly
Institution:: Council of the Americas
Abstract:: Peru's new Minister of Mines and Energy, Carlos Herrera, announced yesterday that authorities from the country's Comité de Operación Económica del Sistema—the national agency responsible for energy oversight—would begin rationing energy in Peru's major northern cities Trujillo and Cajamarca. Although the likely need for electricity rationing in 2011 was predicted last year by former Mines and Energy Minister Pedro Sánchez, the implementation of cuts highlights Peru's infrastructural shortcomings in the energy sector. According to the government statement, hydroelectric facilities in Peru's central regions produce sufficient energy to fulfill demand, but the country “does not have the capacity to transport sufficient electricity to the north.” Power will initially be cut only during nighttime hours in the affected areas and the government has voiced support for plans to import electricity from Ecuador, Colombia and Chile in the near future.
Topic:: Government
Political Geography:: Colombia, Chile, Peru, and Ecuador

Author:: Joel Hirst
Publication Date:: 06-2011
Content Type:: Journal Article
Journal:: Americas Quarterly
Institution:: Council of the Americas
Abstract:: What is ALBA and what does it do? A guide to President Chávez and Fidel Castro's regional project.
Topic:: Security and Government
Political Geography:: Colombia, Caribbean, Venezuela, and Ecuador

Author:: Celso Amorim
Publication Date:: 06-2011
Content Type:: Journal Article
Journal:: Americas Quarterly
Institution:: Council of the Americas
Abstract:: The man who led Brazil into its new global era discusses his diplomatic vision and Brazil-U.S. relations.
Topic:: International Relations and Foreign Policy
Political Geography:: United States, Brazil, and Venezuela

Author:: Jorge Heine and R. Viswanathan
Publication Date:: 06-2011
Content Type:: Journal Article
Journal:: Americas Quarterly
Institution:: Council of the Americas
Abstract:: India emerges as a major partner for Latin America.
Topic:: Development and Government
Political Geography:: Russia, China, India, Brazil, Argentina, and Latin America

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