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    The EU and Latin America

    After years of neglect, the EU is making a concerted effort to reach out to Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and forge stronger links with the region. This Brief examines the common challenges faced by the EU and LAC, the specific needs of each region, and how the two can...

    Briefs
    3 July, 2023 By: Carla Hobbs, Ángel Melguizo, Víctor Muñoz, José-Ignacio Torreblanca
  • China's footprint in Latin America

    Over the past two decades, China has emerged as a key trading partner for Latin America. This Brief shows how the asymmetric nature of the economic relationship between China and a large number of LAC countries enables Beijing to exert leverage over its partners, as it...

    Briefs
    15 September, 2022 By: Sophie Wintgens
  • The comeback kid: Russia in Latin America

    Russia has scaled up its presence in Latin America over the last decade. This Brief analyses Russia’s posture in the region and its wider implications for Europe.

    Briefs
    26 November, 2021 Edited By: Stanislav Secrieru
  • Implementing the peace agreement in Colombia

    This implementation of the peace agreement that was signed between the Colombian government and the rebel FARC movement in 2016 faces a variety of challenges. This Brief examines the current state of play and explores how the EU can support the implementation process and...

    Briefs
    18 May, 2021 Edited By: Johanna Amaya-Panche
  • Dealing with diversity – The EU and Latin America today

    This Chaillot Paper examines the relationship between the EU and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). It argues that the original assumptions underpinning EU policy towards the region no longer apply, due in part to the ongoing obstacles to regional integration in LAC.

    Chaillot Papers
    4 May 2018 By: Lorena Ruano
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    Cuba and Trump: the power of symbols

    This Alert explores the implications of President Trump’s decision to roll back on the previous administration’s opening to Cuba and stresses that, even if the US returns to a hostile attitude, it is in the EU’s best interest to continue with its policy o

    Alerts
    5 July 2017 By: Lorena Ruano
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    Citizen security in Latin America

    This Alert explains why the reduction of lethal violence and other forms of victimisation is a precondition for ensuring inclusive and sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).

    Alerts
    24 May 2017 By: Michele Dos Ramos
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    Low carbon development in Latin America

    This Alert looks at the challenges facing Latin America as it transitions from its current development paradigm to a low carbon development path. Which countries have the greatest potential when it comes to renewable energy investments?

    Alerts
    24 May 2017 By: Joana Castro Pereira
  • Towards San Salvador: where Europe meets Latin America

    This Brief takes a look at the state of play in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) in the run-up to the bi-regional EU-CELAC summit in El Salvador in October. What can the Union expect to achieve at the summit? And what kind of partner can CELAC be for the EU.

    Briefs
    23 May 2017 By: Lorena Ruano
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    The economic impact of violence in LAC: implications for the EU

    Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) can be considered to be the most violent region in the world, particularly when measured by homicide levels. Given the high costs of violence in LAC, how can systematic assessments of the economic cost of violence enhance the scope for EU...

    Briefs
    24 May 2017 By: José Luengo-Cabrera

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