Rafael Amiel

Dr. Rafael Amiel is a Director of Latin America & Caribbean Economics at IHS Global Insight (USA), Inc. He brings 20 years of international experience in macroeconomic and sovereign risk analysis of Latin America gained over a long career tracking economic developments and business cycles of the region with a focus on risks for medium- and long-term investment.
He coordinates the group's analysis and forecasts and is responsible for reporting on Peru, Mexico, and Brazil.
As a sovereign risk expert, he closely monitors and tracks repayment capacity of Latin American economies, assessing both short- and long-term risks.
Dr. Amiel was employed as a Professor by Florida International University and a Principal by Hamilton Bank, NA (Miami, Florida).
He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Lima, a graduate degree from The State University of New York and a doctorate degree from Florida International University.