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China's Influence in Latin America

PAST EVENT VIDEO
Hart Program Series

A panel of experts discusses rising Chinese presence in Latin America and what it means for politics and economics throughout the region.

Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at the opening ceremony of China-CELAC in Beijing in 2015.
Reuters

The State of Democracy in Latin America

PAST EVENT VIDEO
Hart Program Series

Nicolas Ducoté, cofounder of one of Latin America’s top think tanks, discussed concerns for Latin American democracy.

Protestors in Bolivia holding up sign that reads "Democracia si, Dictadura, no"
Reuters

Commentary & Analysis

Company that shut Chicago steel-conduit plant sues Mexico

BLOG
ChicagoGlobal by John Pletz

In an unusual step, Zekelman Industries is taking a foreign government to court for dumping steel — a move that comes against the backdrop of a presidential campaign dominated by talk of tariffs and foreign trade.

Headshot of a white man in a navy suit with light blue shirt
Barry Zekelman
Global Economy

Gaza War Anniversary, Latest from Ukraine, Mexico's New President

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

Matt Kaminski, David Luhnow, and Catherine Philp join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Airstrikes on border Lebanon and Israel
Bilal Hussein / AP
Global Politics

Research

Majority of Americans Oppose Expanding US-Mexico Border Wall

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

A survey shows more Americans now oppose expanding the US-Mexico border wall since last asked in 2016.

US-Mexico border crossing.
Simon Foot
Public Opinion

Mexicans, Americans Share Positive Views of USMCA Trade Agreement

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Polls conducted find broad public agreement on trade on both sides of the US-Mexico border.

US-Mexico border crossing.
Simon Foot
Public Opinion