Posts From Yesenia Lugo
Can Puerto Rico escape disaster?
Puerto Rico’s debt saga now heads to federal court, where the struggle between Puerto Rico and its creditors will be decided.
Rousseff’s impeachment alone would not fix Brazil’s economic woes
The biggest party in the governing coalition abandoned President Dilma Rousseff last week, increasing the likelihood that the leader of Latin America’s biggest country will be impeached and opening up
After Lula da Silva’s detention, what’s next for Brazil?
A corruption scandal in Brazil has reached one of Brazil’s most well-known and popular politicians, when federal police briefly detained former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva last week. An investigation
After mining dam collapse, new risks arise for Brazil
New economic and environmental implications are inevitable for Brazil after the recent mining dam collapse in Minas Gerais, which could devastate the environment in upcoming years. On November 5, 2015,
2015 IMF meetings in Peru: Three takeaways for investors
The world’s finance ministers and central bankers met in Lima, Peru in October for the annual meetings of the IMF and World Bank Group. Here are the takeaways. This year’s
Will the La Linea corruption scandal break or make Guatemala?
Otto Pérez Molina resigned from the Guatemalan presidency on Wednesday, September 2, after the attorney general issued a warrant for his arrest amid corruption allegations and public unrest. On September 1,
Ecuador oil deal seeks to diversify finances
Ecuador’s state oil company, Petroecuador, recently signed a crude oil supply agreement with Thailand’s state-run PTT, in which the country will receive a $2.5 billion payment. Low oil prices have hit
Nicaragua canal poses significant environmental risks
While the canal would likely boost commercial activity and revenue in the region, the project carries strong economic and environmental risks. Attempts in the past have made the Nicaragua canal
Look south: Startup opportunities in Latin America
Latin America’s startup scene is quickly emerging as a strong competitor to Silicon Valley and its European counterparts. Investors and businesses take note: look south in the Americas for the
The economic impact of gang violence in El Salvador
High murder rates, gang violence, and regional cartel control all inhibit Salvadorians seeking to start businesses. The violence has also scared off foreign investment in the country. Thirty years ago, during
