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Agri-food Trade: Latin America at the Crossroads of Climate Change

We must consider how to carry out the transition without harming subsistence economies or the income derived from the export of extensive agricultural production.

Are Latin American exports to the European Union in danger?

The EU approved a proposal for the Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence, which aims to ensure that European companies take measures to respect human rights and mitigate environmental impacts within their operations. How could this affect the region?

What are the economic prospects for Latin America?

The Financial Times recently presented a five-point map for understanding the global economy in 2024: demographics, climate change, technological progress, knowledge diffusion and economic growth. This map does not forecast an easy year for the region.

Latin America’s Global Geopolitical Projection

Around 80% of Mexico's exports continue to go to the United States, a proportion that remains the same as a decade ago. However, this dynamic does not reflect the reality of the rest of Latin America and is creating a gap between the north and the south of the region.

Hypocrisy and protectionism stall the EU-Mercosur agreement

There are windows of opportunity to make progress in stalled diplomatic negotiations. But it is also important to seize the moment.

Lessons from México’s Ban on GMO Corn

The United States alleges that Mexico's ban on GMO corn for human consumption disrupts its corn exports.