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‘Focus Americas’ examines economic and political developments affecting countries across the Americas. Host John McCartney, head of Investor Relations at Scotiabank, talks to thought leaders inside and outside the Bank for their insights on the forces that are driving those developments, from Canada in the north to Chile in the south. For legal disclosures, please visit https://www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/0,,12561,00.html and www.gbm.scotiabank.com/disclosures

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‘Focus Americas’ examines economic and political developments affecting countries across the Americas. Host John McCartney, head of Investor Relations at Scotiabank, talks to thought leaders inside and outside the Bank for their insights on the forces that are driving those developments, from Canada in the north to Chile in the south. For legal disclosures, please visit https://www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/0,,12561,00.html and www.gbm.scotiabank.com/disclosures

    Chile’s path to growth through pandemic, political change

    Chile’s path to growth through pandemic, political change

    Diego Masola, Executive Vice President and Country Head of Scotiabank Chile, and Jorge Selaive, Chief Economist for the Bank in Chile, join John McCartney, head of Investor Relations, to discuss the outlook for Chile.

    • 18 min
    The Evolution of Democracy in Latin America

    The Evolution of Democracy in Latin America

    Despite political challenges and even during the COVID crisis, Latam countries have shown a commitment to their robust democracies and to continue improving their citizens’ lives, says Cynthia McClintock, political science and international affairs professor at George Washington University. 

    • 14 min
    Chile’s encouraging path to a new constitution

    Chile’s encouraging path to a new constitution

    Former US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon explains what led the Chilean people to vote for a new constitution, the years-long process needed for this overhaul, and what that signals for the road ahead for the Latin American country.

    • 26 min
    Scotiabank Q4 results reflect Pacific Alliance recovery

    Scotiabank Q4 results reflect Pacific Alliance recovery

    Even amid a pandemic, the Pacific Alliance countries are recovering rapidly. Host Phil Smith, Head of Investor Relations at Scotiabank, talks to Nacho Deschamps, Group Head, International Banking and Digital Transformation, and Jean-Francois Perrault, Scotiabank’s Chief Economist, about how the region has fared, how that is reflected in the Bank's strong earnings in international banking in the latest quarter, and what’s ahead for 2021.

    • 14 min

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