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The article looks at the prospect of economic development facing Latin America in 2021. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Latin America including a decline in output and increase in commodity prices is described. It cites the connection between the period of rapid growth in emerging markets and the increase in world trade. Also noted is the need for Latin America to address issues that prevented previous regional economic integration.

The article focuses on the opportunity for Latin America to experience economic progress in 2021. It mentions the reassessment of building factories and investing in Latin America by U.S. companies. The role of President Joseph Biden in the possible emergence of a policy of regional economic integration is emphasized. Also noted is the benefit of the shift of Mexico from low-value textiles into automotive, aerospace and semiconductor industries to the country.

An editorial is presented on economic conditions and economic policy in Latin America, discussing policies in areas including regional economic integration, infrastructure, and urban planning that it says would facilitate economic growth in the region. It notes the region's economic growth rate has dropped, citing the end of a boom generated by commodity exports associated with China's industrialization.

The article discusses how the Pacific Alliance (PA), which as formed by the presidents of Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Mexico to promote the "deep integration" of Latin American economies through the free movement of goods and services, is a brand in need of a shared product. According to the article, the four members of the PA could benefit from joint work on market intelligence and trade facilitation. It states that the PA member governments share a commitment to free trade and democracy.

The article focuses on the Bolivian Alternative for the Americas (ALBA), an intergovernmental organization that promotes the economic integration of Latin America and the Caribbean. Topics include the reelection of Bolivian President Evo Morales on October 12, 2014, the economic leadership of Argentinean President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, and the election of Rafael Correa in Ecuador.

The author offers opinions on Latin America. The countries of the region are praised for economic policies which have spurred development and increased economic integration. It is argued that further reforms including increased investment in infrastructure, improved public welfare policies and more economic diversification are needed to continue the region's rate of development.