Latin America has always been a region of opportunities and frustrations. Opportunities exist due to its vast landmass, generous natural resources, limited involvement in the First and Second World Wars, and isolation from racial and religious conflicts that other regions of the world have been exposed to for decades. Despite these advantages, Latin America continues to be an...
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Viewpoint from Sebastián Piñera Echenique from The Report: Mexico 2018
Interviews & Viewpoints | Augusto Arosemena Moreno, Minister of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Panama: Interview from The Report: Trinidad & Tobago 2017
What are some of the key benefits for companies based in Trinidad and Tobago exporting to Panama under the Partial Scope Agreement?
Interviews & Viewpoints | Marla Dukharan, Group Economist, Royal Bank of Canada (Caribbean): Viewpoint from The Report: Trinidad & Tobago 2017
The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago’s (CBTT) current approach to managing foreign exchange (forex), both in terms of how it sets the exchange rate, and how it manages the supply of US dollars in the financial system, has given rise to the development of a black market for foreign currency in T&T, and is affecting the performance of the...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Paula Gopee-Scoon, Minister of Trade and Industry: Interview from The Report: Trinidad & Tobago 2017
How can the country enhance export performance and assist companies in penetrating new markets?
Interviews & Viewpoints | Terrence Farrell, Chairman, Economic Development Advisory Board: Interview from The Report: Trinidad & Tobago 2017
Interviews & Viewpoints | Moving to the beat: Machel Montano, Soca Musician, on the Caribbean musical landscape and the future of soca from The Report: Trinidad & Tobago 2017
How did soca music come into existence, and how does it fit into the Caribbean’s music scene?