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RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioTransnational Drug Enterprises: Threats to Global Stability and U.S. National Security

Vanda Felbab-Brown, October 01, 2009, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs

Transnational Drug Enterprises: Threats to Global Stability and U.S. National SecurityIn testimony before the House Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Vanda-Felbab Brown discussed illicit economies, organized crime, and their impact on U.S. and global security. Felbab-Brown concluded by offering recommendations for counternarcotics strategies as well as other measures local and foreign governments can take to address the issues. Read More

Counternarcotics Policy, National Security, Colombia, Mexico, Transnational Security Threats

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Save to My PortfolioPresident Obama in Mexico

Vanda Felbab-Brown, August 10, 2009, The Diane Rehm Show

President Obama in MexicoVanda Felbab-Brown joined Diane Rehm to discuss President Obama's meeting in Guadalajara with leaders of Canada and Mexico on issues of mutual concern including escalating drug violence in Mexico, immigration and the economy. Read More

Mexico, Counternarcotics Policy, Latin America, Canada, Global Financial Crisis

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Save to My PortfolioThe Global Economic Crisis and Mexico: Challenges for Recovery

Leonardo Martinez-Diaz, May 28, 2009, Center for National Policy

As part of the "Global Economic Crisis" study series, Martinez- Diaz spoke at the Center for National as part of a discussion focused on the impact of the global economic crisis on stability in Mexico and what that means for the United States. He outlined five crucial economic challenges facing the country that its leadership must address in order to stimulate a full and sustainable recovery. Read More

Mexico, Latin America, Global Financial Crisis, Global Economics, U.S. Economy

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Save to My PortfolioThe Merida Initiative and Central America

Tuesday, May 26, 2009
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Washington, DC

The Merida Initiative and Central AmericaOn May 26, the Latin America Initiative at Brookings and the Washington Office for Latin America hosted a discussion on the Central American component of the Merida Initiative, a 3-year program that provides funding for a wide-range of drug interdiction, prevention and intervention activities throughout Mexico, Central America and select Caribbean countries. Read More

Central America, Latin America, Crime, Mexico, Counternarcotics Policy

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Save to My PortfolioWeak States and Strong Troublemakers

Vanda Felbab-Brown, May 25, 2009, Bloggingheads.tv

Vanda Felbab-Brown discussed the threats posed by strengthening drug cartels in Mexico, weakening central governments in Pakistan and Afghanistan, as well as transnational security threats to the U.S. Read More

Mexico, Afghanistan, Pakistan, China, Transnational Security Threats

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Save to My PortfolioObama off to Good Start in Latin America

Abraham F. Lowenthal, May 04, 2009, The Miami Herald

Abe Lowenthal writes that among the important accomplishments by President Obama in his first 100 days has been a major step forward in U.S. relations with our neighbors in Latin America and the Caribbean. Lowenthal outlines policies the United States should pursue in the Americas and reminds the administration to keep it simple in the region. Read More

Latin America, Central America, South America, Foreign Policy, Cuba

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe G-20 Statement: Implications for Latin America

Mauricio Cárdenas, April 02, 2009, The Brookings Institution

The G-20 Statement: Implications for Latin AmericaEconomic conditions in emerging and developing countries are rapidly deteriorating and many are unable to implement recommended fiscal stimulus plans. Following the G-20 London Summit, Mauricio Cárdenas discusses the implications for Latin America and how multilateral development banks will play a role in economic recovery. Read More

G-20 Summit, Latin America, Mexico, International Monetary Fund, Multilateral Development Banks

PAST EVENT

Save to My PortfolioThe Obama Administration and the Americas: Agenda for Change

Wednesday, April 01, 2009
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Washington, DC

The Obama Administration and the Americas: Agenda for ChangeOn April 1, Brookings hosted a panel discussion on the upcoming Summit of the Americas and the recently released book, The Obama Administration and the Americas: Agenda for Change (Brookings Institution Press, 2009), edited by Brookings Nonresident Senior Fellow Abraham F. Lowenthal, Brookings Senior Fellow and Deputy Director of Foreign Policy Theodore J. Piccone and University of Oxford Fellow Laurence Whitehead. Read More

Latin America, Summit of the Americas, Trade, Development, Democracy Promotion

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Save to My PortfolioThe Obama Administration and the Americas: Agenda for Change

Abraham F. Lowenthal, Ted Piccone, Laurence Whitehead and Foreword by Strobe Talbott, April 01, 2009

The Obama administration inherits a daunting set of domestic and international policy challenges. The Obama Administration and the Americas, however, argues that the new administration should focus early and strategically on Latin America. Read More

Latin America, Central America, Colombia, Cuba, Diplomacy

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Save to My PortfolioThe Limits to Fiscal Stimulus in Latin America and the Caribbean

Mauricio Cárdenas and Julia Guerreiro, March 20, 2009, The Brookings Institution

Despite calls for all countries to pursue stimulus efforts, not all countries are capable of enacting fiscal stimulus plans to foster economic growth during the global financial crisis. Mauricio Cárdenas and Julia Guerreiro discuss the current status of Latin American countries and consider the magnitude of fiscal stimulus efforts already underway. Read More

Latin America, Emerging Markets, Global Financial Crisis, Economic Development, Brazil

PAST EVENT

Save to My PortfolioThe Scouting Report: Mexico's Economy

Wednesday, March 11, 2009
12:30 PM to 01:30 PM
Washington, DC

The Scouting Report: Mexico's EconomyTraditionally, according to economists, when the U.S. economy catches a cold, the Mexican economy catches pneumonia. Brookings expert Leonardo Martinez-Diaz and Senior Politico Editor Fred Barbash examined the problems plaguing the Mexican economy and potential policy solutions in an onlin chat. Read More

Mexico, Latin America, Global Economics, International Finance, Financial Markets

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Save to My PortfolioThe Violent Drug Market in Mexico and Lessons from Colombia

Vanda Felbab-Brown, March 09, 2009, The Brookings Institution

The Violent Drug Market in Mexico and Lessons from ColombiaDrug-related violence and the breakdown in security in Mexico have escalated to extraordinary levels over the past two years. Vanda Felbab-Brown examines this growing threat to civil society in Mexico, the spillover of crime into the U.S., how the situation compares to similar struggles in Colombia, and offers recommendations for a new strategy in the region. Read More

Mexico, Latin America, Colombia, Crime, Counternarcotics Policy

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Save to My PortfolioMexico’s Economy: Preparing for a Tough Year

Leonardo Martinez-Diaz, March 04, 2009, The Brookings Institution

Mexico’s Economy: Preparing for a Tough YearMexico’s economy is facing a difficult year ahead as the global financial crisis deepens and the U.S. economy contracts further. Leonardo Martinez-Diaz offers recommendations to policymakers on how to address some of the immediate challenges and discusses the current state of the Mexican economy. Read More

Mexico, Latin America, Global Economics

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Save to My PortfolioDrug Wars in Mexico

Vanda Felbab-Brown, February 26, 2009, The Diane Rehm Show

Mexico's Attorney General says his country does not need help in its fight against drug cartels. But some including Vanda Felbab-Brown see the increased violence as a national security threat to U.S. Felbab-Brown joined Diane Rehm and guests to discuss drug violence in Mexico and how it is affecting its northern neighbor. Read More

Mexico, Crime, Labor Markets, National Security, Transnational Security Threats

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Save to My PortfolioOnly the U.S. Can Win War on Drugs

Andrés Rozental and Stanley A. Weiss, February 25, 2009, The Dallas Morning News

Andrés Rozental and Stanley Weiss examine Mexico's difficult fight against drug cartels and how the continued high number of Americans using illicit drugs is helping push Mexico toward the brink. As Mexico fights its war on supply, Rozental and Weiss argue the U.S. must fulfill its responsibility to curb the war on demand while also considering gradual legalization of some substances. Read More

Latin America, Mexico, Crime, Transnational Security Threats, National Security

In Brief

Mexico, the most populous Spanish-speaking country in the world, boasts one of the world's largest economies plus diversified trade and declining poverty. Mexico is the third largest supplier of oil to the United States, and also produces more automobiles than either the U.S.A. or Canada. Yet despite Mexico's continued economic advancement, the nation is beset by drug violence and a breakdown in security. Brookings experts are examining the social, economic and political aspects of North America's second largest country.

Featured Experts

Leonardo Martinez-Diaz

Leonardo Martinez-Diaz

Deputy Director, Global Economy and Development

As deputy director for the Global Economy and Development program, Leonardo Martinez-Diaz focuses on the emerging economies, and the role of banking and finance and the political economy of development. He was deputy director for the Partnership for the Americas Commission.
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Vanda Felbab-Brown

Vanda Felbab-Brown

Fellow, Foreign Policy, 21st Century Defense Initiative

Vanda Felbab-Brown focuses on the national security implications of illicit economies and strategies for managing them. She is an adjunct professor in the Security Studies Program at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service.
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Mauricio Cárdenas

Mauricio Cárdenas

Director, Latin America Initiative

Mauricio Cárdenas is a senior fellow and director of the Latin American Initiative. Formerly minister of Economic Development and Transportation, and director of National Planning of Colombia, his research focuses on international and development economics. He is also the president of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic Association (LACEA).
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