G20: Mexico and the World 2012

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Can participants at the Los Cabos summit be more than interested observers of a global crisis? The precedents are not encouraging

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Jun 18, 2012

Leaders aim to make a difference

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Can participants at the Los Cabos summit be more than interested observers of a global crisis? The precedents are not encouraging, writes Chris Giles

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Regulation: Economic slowdown has put brake on global reforms

New rules are behind schedule, as countries focus on growth, says Brooke Masters

Jun 18, 2012

Viewpoint: Why food security comes first

Mexican president Felipe Calderón explains why food security is at the top of the G20 agenda

Jun 18, 2012

Food prices: Leaders seek a long-term solution to hunger pains

The focus is on security of supply rather than aid, writes Javier Blas

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Eurozone: Greek chaos casts long shadow again

As at Cannes in 2011, moves to restore trust are being undermined, writes Peter Spiegel

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G20 reform: Time to take action – or risk irrelevance

The danger for world leaders is too much talk and no effective measures, writes Chris Giles

The sign of the International Monetary Fund is seen at the entrance of its headquarters in Washington, DC

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Financial system: Change for the better will come – but not yet

Trickle of power to developing countries is set to continue, writes Robin Harding

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Power structures: Emerging nations seek better balance

Recent years mark the continuation of a decades-long trend, which has led to nothing short of a revolution in the global balance of economic power, writes Claire Jones

A bartender pours drinks at the Pueblo Bonito Rose resort hotel in Los Cabos

Los Cabos: Venue is alluring backdrop for talks

There are plenty of distractions for delegates – if only they had the time, writes Adam Thomson. With additional article on the new convention centre built for the summit

Mexican federal police in riot gear during a crowd control drill at Los Cabos

Security: First signs that drug crime is on the wane

Adam Thomson finds a police and military build-up and better intelligence may finally be working

Jun 18, 2012

Free trade: Way ahead ‘is openness, not protectionism’

John Paul Rathbone says the country is a stalwart defender of open borders, in contrast to some of its neighbours

G20: Mexico & the World

In this issue

Leaders aim to make a difference

Can participants at the Los Cabos summit be more than interested observers of a global crisis? The precedents are not encouraging, writes Chris Giles

Regulation: Economic slowdown has put brake on global reforms

New rules are behind schedule, as countries focus on growth, says Brooke Masters

Viewpoint: Why food security comes first

Mexican president Felipe Calderón explains why food security is at the top of the G20 agenda

Food prices: Leaders seek a long-term solution to hunger pains

The focus is on security of supply rather than aid, writes Javier Blas

Eurozone: Greek chaos casts long shadow again

As at Cannes in 2011, moves to restore trust are being undermined, writes Peter Spiegel

G20 reform: Time to take action – or risk irrelevance

The danger for world leaders is too much talk and no effective measures, writes Chris Giles

Financial system: Change for the better will come – but not yet

Trickle of power to developing countries is set to continue, writes Robin Harding

Power structures: Emerging nations seek better balance

Recent years mark the continuation of a decades-long trend, which has led to nothing short of a revolution in the global balance of economic power, writes Claire Jones

Los Cabos: Venue is alluring backdrop for talks

There are plenty of distractions for delegates – if only they had the time, writes Adam Thomson. With additional article on the new convention centre built for the summit

Security: First signs that drug crime is on the wane

Adam Thomson finds a police and military build-up and better intelligence may finally be working

Free trade: Way ahead ‘is openness, not protectionism’

John Paul Rathbone says the country is a stalwart defender of open borders, in contrast to some of its neighbours

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