Tourism: A New Source of Income

Tourism is fast becoming a significant source of income for several Latin American countries. While some countries have successfully shifted from agricultural commodity exports to service driven economies, others have only begun to follow suit. This panel will review the process needed to achieve this economic change using examples of countries that succeeded.

Politics, Changing Structural Processes and Politicians: The End of the Latin American Pendulum?       

Close elections in several Latin American countries give rise toa question: Will the future presidents respect the social and market-oriented reforms initiated by their predecessors? Is the political situation in Chile, in contrast to Venezuela, a sign of progress, or is the presence of messianic politicians, some with a legacy of chaos, misery and hyperinflation, a symptom of greater problems. The creation of value through popular capitalism is a challenging and revolutionary idea. Has the region found a better path?