Corruption, Violence & Reform: Honduras’ Struggle
Among Latin American countries, the challenges faced by Honduras today are some of the most severe. Ongoing corruption scandals, lackluster growth, and persistent violence have hobbled the public’s trust in politics and public institutions. At the same time, reform efforts to date have been halfhearted. The recently announced OAS “Support Mission against Corruption and Impunity in Honduras” (MACCIH) has been met with mixed reactions. Many are skeptical about the government’s commitment to fighting corruption and improving democratic governance through existing institutions and insist on new mechanisms.
In light of these issues, the Inter-American Dialogue and the Center for Latin American and Latino Studies at American University welcome two top experts to discuss the country’s current crisis and prospects for reform.
Speaker |
Commentator |
Hugo Noé PinoEconomist |
Carlos PonceDirector, Latin America Programs |
Moderators |
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Eric HershbergDirector, Center for Latin Amercan and Latino Studies |
Michael ShifterPresident |