Tag Archives: Latin

US Leaves Arms Trade Treaty, Raising Concerns over Worsening Human Rights Conditions in Latin America and Globally

On April 26th, President Trump signed an executive order meant to withdraw the United States from the UN Arms Trade Treaty, a 2013 treaty meant to set global standards for regulating transfers of conventional arms, from rifles to tanks and … Continue reading

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Latin American Research Review: Links to Articles in Vol 54(1)

Happy to pass along the links to what looks like some very interesting new work from the latest issue of the Latin American Research Review.The Latin American Research Review (LARR) is the academic journal of the Latin American Studies Association. … Continue reading

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There is no such thing as too much Peruvian (and other) IP news from Latin America

Kat friend Fredy Sánchez Merino provides his regular review of IP developments in Latin America. Peru. In order to facilitate patent registration procedures, the Peruvian Intellectual Property Office (IDECOPI), has created a WhatsApp channel for consultations regarding on-course applications as … Continue reading

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Speaking the Language: Evaluating Insurance Coverage in Latin America

Latin America continues to be a prime market for business development and expansion; however, insurance coverage for businesses based in or doing business in the region sometimes lags behind what is necessary to sufficiently protect them against risk. Evaluating coverage … Continue reading

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OECD and Argentina Establish Latin America Academy for Tax and Financial Crime Investigation

On July 22, 2018, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurria and Argentina’s Minister of Treasury Nicolás Dujovne presided over a Memorandum of Understanding  (MOU) to establish a center of the OECD Academy for Tax and Financial Crime Investigation in Buenos Aires, Argentina. … Continue reading

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