Heine Discusses Latin America’s Role at UN General Assembly
According to Ambassador Heine, the war in Ukraine and climate change were major regional focuses of the General Assembly, but what wasn’t was the recovery of some form of regional cooperation and coordination.
Heine Comments on Chile New Draft Constitution Vote
“The big loser is the government of President Gabriel Boric, who came out strongly in favor of the new text, and, with barely six months in office, runs the risk of becoming a lame-duck president.”
Hare Comments on Future Protests in Cuba
“The causes of the protesters’ discontent have not been addressed, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has only aggravated Cuba’s economic misery.”
Heine Breaks Down Challenges Facing Chilean President Gabriel Boric
Ambassador Heine notes that Chilean President Gabriel Boric always faced an uphill battle pushing a progressive agenda; however, he too was surprised by how quickly his ratings have dropped.
Heine Discusses Importance of Escazú Agreement for Chile
How important is the Escazú agreement for Chile, and to what extent will it help to protect the environment? Ambassador Heine offers his thoughts in the Latin America Advisor.
Heine Comments on Priorities for Chile’s New Government
Ambassador Heine argues that Chile has the opportunity to set the country on a new course by drafting a new constitutional charter for the digital age and the process of drafting that should not be driven by identity politics.
Heine Offers Thoughts on Argentina Joining China’s BRI
“For China, cementing links with South America’s second-largest country is obviously an attractive proposition. China’s growing presence in Latin America does not go down well in Washington.”
Heine Interviewed on Chilean President-elect Boric’s Cabinet Selections
Chilean President-elect Gabriel Boric’s cabinet is composed of both veteran bureaucrats and young newcomers. How will they address the pressing issues facing the country?
Heine Offers Insight on Upcoming Chilean Presidential Elections
Ambassador Heine discusses the right-wing’s come back to relevance after a disappointing performance in the May elections for the Constitutional Convention, the ever-shifting polls, and what the election results could mean for Chile.
Heine Comments on South American Fiber Project
“Given the boom in cross-Pacific trade in the past decades, improved digital connectivity between the Asia-Pacific and South America is badly needed to expedite e-commerce and trade in services.”
Heine Comments on New Chilean Immigration Law
“Chile has traditionally been a country of immigrants, but over the past decade this has become especially so…A proper immigration system was badly overdue, and the government of President Sebastián Piñera should be commended for this law”
Heine Comments on DFC-Ecuador Lending Agreement
Ambassador Heine calls the DFC’s proposed lending agreement with Ecuador “crony capitalism.”
Heine Comments on Chinese Banks in Latin America
“As trade, the original driver of Sino-LAC links, is complemented by foreign direct investment and (diminished) financial cooperation, Chinese commercial banks now step up to the plate to provide more disciplined project financing.”
Heine Discusses the Redrafting of Chile’s Constitution
Chile’s 1980 constitution is “an obsolete and anachronistic document that needs to be replaced.”
Heine Discusses Chilean Leadership in Latin America Advisor
Ambassador Heine discusses the effectiveness of Chilean President Sebastián Piñera.
Gallagher Argues Against U.S. Lead at IDB in Latin America Advisor
Professor Kevin Gallagher argues that leadership of the Inter-American Development Bank should be held by a Latin American.
Heine Interviewed on Coronavirus and Metal Markets
Amb. Jorge Heine was interviewed by the Latin America Advisor on how metal price volatility with the advent of COVID-19 is affecting Latin America.
Hare in Latin America Advisor on EU-Cuba Relations
Amb. Paul Hare was interviewed for a recent article on European-Cuba relations in Latin America Advisor.
Hare in Latin America Advisor on Díaz-Canel’s Foreign Policy
Amb. Paul Hare discusses Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel’s foreign policy.
Hare Publishes Commentary on Díaz-Canel’s U.S. Trip
Amb. Paul Hare discusses Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel’s first trip to the United States.