We are living through a technological revolution, so does it make sense to think about integration in Latin America the way we did 25 years ago? Back then, when the MERCOSUR was created, there was no e-commerce, no sharing economy, no Internet of Things, and no artificial intelligence. Big data for logistics was science fiction and no one had heard of additive manufacturing. … [Read more...] about Four Core Features for a Smart Regionalism: MERCOSUR Futures
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In Times of Uncertainty, More Regional Integration
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Who Would Arrive First on a Trip between Mexico and Panama: A Marathon Runner or a Truck Driver?
Don Heriberto Martinez, a 55-year-old truck driver from El Salvador, spent most of his adult life transporting goods down the Pacific corridor. The corridor is the shortest route between Mexico and Panama, where six billion dollars of commercial goods are transported every year. Martinez usually spends eight days to drive its 3,200 kilometers. On the other hand, Dennis Kimetto … [Read more...] about Who Would Arrive First on a Trip between Mexico and Panama: A Marathon Runner or a Truck Driver?
Are we entering a new era of trade facilitation cooperation in Latin America?
This afternoon, Brazil’s Ministry of Industry, Foreign Trade and Services and Argentina’s Ministry of Production announced a technical cooperation with the Inter-American Development Bank. The goal is to intensify areas for dialogue between Brazilian and Argentinian governments and private sectors to effectively implement measures to facilitate bilateral trade. The IDB will … [Read more...] about Are we entering a new era of trade facilitation cooperation in Latin America?
Five Findings About the Impact of the Depreciations on Latin American Exports
The exchange rates in most countries in Latin America underwent marked depreciations during the last two years of downturn in global trade. Real depreciations are generally expected to stimulate growth in exports, as when currencies depreciate, domestic goods become cheaper and more competitive abroad. … [Read more...] about Five Findings About the Impact of the Depreciations on Latin American Exports