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Labor Force: Women and Challenges
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and global economic challenges, women are disproportionately fighting unemployment and struggling to survive, as they remain pillars of the family and a foundation of society. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, some 270,000 women left the workforce last month. During the month of December, the economy saw a decrease of 227,000 jobs in the US, with women accounting for 196,000 job losses.
The Evolving Mexico-United States Relationship, Amid a New Administration in Washington
Mexico continues to face challenges in 2021, as it continues to grapple with economic fallout from the global COVID pandemic and amid policy shifts emanating from the United States, as President Joe Biden assumed the office in January. Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, 67, also tested positive for coronavirus after a recent business trip; he is currently quarantining at the National Palace in Mexico City.
Transition 2020 | Biden and Trade: Deepening Ties with Latin American Allies
While President-Elect Biden supported the Obama Administration’s Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, he has since said he would renegotiate the Asia-Pacific pact. He views the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) as the gold standard, especially on enforcement, environment, and labor provisions. Any future trade agreements will likely seek to at least achieve these same standards.
What To Expect From U.S. Trade Policy In The Biden Era
Law360 (November 12, 2020, 5:06 PM EST) -- Since entering office, President Donald Trump's "America First" trade policies have focused on countering unfair trade practices, ensuring reciprocal and balanced bilateral relations, and wielding executive authorities to achieve broader policy goals. President-elect Joe Biden is expected to refocus U.S. trade policy on multilateralism and rebuilding relations with key allies — though a number of Trump policies and initiatives may live on.
How the U.S. Presidential Election Outcome Could Affect Latin America
As US citizens go to the polls, Latin American governments, businesses and citizens should examine how a re-elected President Trump or a newly elected Vice- President Biden may shape Western Hemisphere relations. The results of this election will certainly affect Latin America, as each candidate views the region through fundamentally different lenses.
Mexican President Visits Washington
With the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) recently going into effect on July 1, the President of Mexico made his first visit to the United States on Wednesday, July 8. This marks his first visit to the White House and his first foreign trip since taking office in December 2018; it comes ahead of the U.S. election cycle in November.
Upcoming Dominican Republic Presidential Elections; Possible Challenges
With presidential and congressional elections scheduled to take place on July 5, 2020,[1] the President of the Dominican Republic, Danilo Medina Sánchez, announced last Sunday May 17, 2020, a set of measures for a staged reopening of the Dominican economy. This raises the question of what happens if these reopening measures result in drastic spikes of new COVID-19 cases and the elections are therefore not held on July 5, 2020.
Brazil | Coronavirus Could Push Hundreds of Companies Close to Bankruptcy
The financial constraints caused by the coronavirus has affected the world’s economy and its outlook is still unknown and gloomy. Companies from all industries worldwide have been taking all sorts of measures to mitigate losses, preserve cash flow and, ultimately, survive. Just like other companies around the globe, the coronavirus has pushed many struggling Brazilian companies over the edge and into bankruptcy.
Mexico USMCA Developments & COVID-19
On May 5th, 2020, the President of Mexico Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO), announced new measures to resume activities on the automobile manufacturing, mining, and construction industries. The Mexican Ministry of Economy, Graciela Márquez Colín, announced on May 13 a new plan to resume activities in three stages. According to the official, the first stage of the plan will begin on May 18 in those municipalities in which they have not registered infection cases.
Mexico and COVID-19
Over 300 manufacturing CEOs in the United States sent a letter to the President of Mexico on April 22 asking him to align Mexico’s definition of essential businesses with that of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to minimize supply chain disruptions in North America.
Mexico’s Health Emergency Decree
On March 30 Mexico declared a health emergency and issued a decree with strict measures to contain the fast-spreading of coronavirus “COVID-19,” on non-essential activities in the public and private sectors that would be in force until April 30. In order to prevent the health system from being overwhelmed with the increasing number of cases, the government of Mexico announced the following measures in Spanish and English.
US Policy Prognosis: The Legislative Response to COVID-19
Our Public Policy Team is operating at the epicenter of the evolving coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) global pandemic, providing clients with timely updates, guidance and resources to weather the complex uncertainties, overcome challenges, mitigate risks, enhance resilience, maintain business continuity or normalize business operations as quickly as possible.
COVID-19 and Impacts in Latin America
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 The first quarter of 2020 is not ending on a positive note for most parts of the world, including Latin America. In the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic outbreak caused by the novel coronavirus, the region is also facing the consequences of a historic dengue epidemic and feeling the impact of the oil pricing dispute between Russia, Saudi Arabia and other OPEC countries.
COVID–19 and Impacts in Latin America | LexBlog
The first quarter of 2020 is not ending on a positive note for most parts of the world, including Latin America. In the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic outbreak caused by the novel coronavirus, the region is also facing the consequences of a historic dengue epidemic and feeling the impact of the oil pricing dispute between Russia, Saudi Arabia and other OPEC countries.
Mexico Issues New Asset Forfeiture Law and Creates Special Forfeiture Unit
On August 9, 2019, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador passed legislation that added corruption to the catalogue of criminal conduct subject to asset forfeiture proceedings.
The Impact of Section 232 tariffs on Brazil and Argentina
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The Impact of Section 232 tariffs on Brazil and Argentina
On December 2, President Donald Trump announced Section 232 tariff exemptions previously granted to Argentina and Brazil would terminate “effective immediately.” In his December 2 tweet, President Trump criticized the two countries for “presiding over a massive devaluation of their currencies, which is not good for [U.S.] farmers.” The U.S. reached agreements with Brazil and Argentina in early 2018 that provided exemptions from the 25 percent tariffs on steel imports and 10 percent on...
International Tax Policy: Newest Developments
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International Tax Policy: Newest Developments
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International Tax Policy: Newest Developments
The international tax policy landscape is in the process of some key changes that are important for Latin American businesses to monitor. In particular, businesses should pay attention to two key developments. First, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is asking for input on a global minimum tax proposal, a key part of the organization’s effort to rewrite international tax rules by the end of 2020. On Nov.
New Tariffs: Impact on US-Mexico Trade Industry
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President Macri’s Reforms | Lexology
During a recent visit to Washington, DC, Argentina’s Minister of Production and Labor, Miguel Braun, stated that Argentina’s government continues to strengthen its economy by focusing on increasing foreign direct investment to the country.
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