About the Latin America Initiative

The Latin America Initiative at Brookings focuses on the most critical economic, political and social issues facing the region. Research activities center on a wide range of topics, including the challenges that a changing world economy pose for the region, the impact of organized crime on democratic institutions and economic prosperity, the emergence of Brazil and Mexico as regional powerhouses, trade and investment policies, strategies to tackle poverty and inequality, developing new energy sources and Cuba’s political transition.

The initiative is a joint effort by the Global Economy and Development program and Foreign Policy at Brookings.