Measuring Latin America's Commitment to Equity 

With national research teams at work in a dozen countries, the Commitment to Equity project (CEQ) is pursuing answers to questions of the effectiveness of Latin American governments in reducing poverty and inequality.  Nora Lustig, Santiago Levy, and Louise Cord explored CEQ's findings.  MORE | VIDEO

Demystifying Russia-Latin America Relations

As Russia looks to establish reliable global partnerships and to strengthen its position in a multi-polar world, Latin America is receiving more attention in Russian foreign policy. Russian, U.S., and Latin American scholars discussed Russia’s evolving priorities in Latin America at the Dialogue on Thursday. MORE

The Changing Architecture of Trans-Pacific Engagement

The Inter-American Dialogue and the LASA Section for Asia and the Americas hosted a discussion of economic integration along the Pacific Rim, with a focus on the Pacific Alliance and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). MORE | VIDEO

Discussing the Future of Drug Policy Innovation in LAC with Julio Calzada

The Secretary of Uruguay's National Drugs Board, Julio Calzada, spoke alongside drug policy experts Alejandro Madrazo and John Walsh about Uruguay's proposal to create a state-run, legal market for marijuana and the recently released OAS report on drug policy. MORE | VIDEO

Ambassadors from the Region Comment on Recent Developments

Cecilia Nahón, Argentina’s new ambassador to the US, and the envoys from Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and El Salvador have each written commentaries for the Dialogue's Latin America Advisor in recent weeks on topics like intellectual property, economic policy and evolving US relations. MORE

Dialogue Hosts Congressional Dinner on President Obama's Visit

On May 22, the Inter-American Dialogue convened a roundtable discussion of its Congressional Members' Working Group to reflect on the outcomes of President Obama's recent visits to Mexico and Costa Rica. The event was co-hosted by Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Representative Michael McCaul (R-TX). MORE 

Citizen Security in Colombia: A Conversation with the Director of National Police

In a session with the Washington policy community on May 22, General José Roberto León Riaño discussed citizen security, crime prevention and the role of the national police in the potential demobilization of the FARC. MORE | VIDEO

Albert O. Hirschman's Uncommon Vision of Latin America

This discussion and book launch considered the legacy of development economist Albert O. Hirschman. The session, which focused on Hirschman’s intellectual contributions to the study of Latin America, included Dialogue Member Alejandro Foxley and Jeremy Adleman, author of the biography on Hirshman. MORE

Central American Ambassadors Discuss Obama's Visit

Speaking at the Dialogue on May 17, 6 ambassadors from Central America and the Dominican Republic praised Obama's substantive visit to the region earlier this month, but emphasized that US-Central America relations still have many areas for improvement. MORE | VIDEO

PREAL Launches First Education Report Card in Paraguay

"Equity is the Challenge" analyzes nine key areas of the country's education system, concluding that although coverage and completion rates are improving, much remains to be done to ensure equity and quality. Read more on the PREAL Blog.

President Obama in Mexico, Costa Rica

One year after he visited Colombia for the Summit of the America, Obama again visited Latin America. This time, visiting Mexico and Costa Rica. Economic and security considerations were predominant items on the agenda. MORE

Women and the Judiciary: Leadership and Outcomes

The Dialogue is delighted to share our new report Women and the Judiciary in the Americas: Leadership and Outcomes, a product of the recent conference on women and the rule of law we co-sponsored with the League of Women Voters and the International Association of Women Judges. MORE

Dialogue Releases 30th Anniversary Linowitz Volume

The Dialogue is pleased to announce the release of its 30th Anniversary Linowitz Forum commemorative volume The Americas In Motion: Looking Ahead, which features essays and commentary on US-Latin American relations, the outlook for energy cooperation, the role of China in the region, and the implications of the expanding middle class. MORE

Will Latin America’s Economic Success be Sustained? A Historical Perspective

Economist Jose Antonio Ocampo discussed his new book, The Economic Development of Latin America since Independence, and commented on Latin America's uncertain economic future. MORE | VIDEO

Central America Security

The Dialogue is pleased to launch its new website dedicated entirely to security in Central America. The site is a clearinghouse of the latest analysis from top experts in both English and Spanish. MORE

The Latin American Pope

The subject of a Dialogue event with Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, the selection of Pope Francis has renewed interest in the Catholic Church's role in the region, particularly regarding sexual minorities and women. MORE | VIDEO

Cuba's Top Diplomat in Washington Visits the Dialogue

José Cabañas, chief of the Cuba Interests Section in Washington, engaged participants in a wide-ranging discussion focusing on the island's political and economic situation.  MORE | VIDEO 

Debating the Prospects for Peace in Colombia

Inspired by a successful Dialogue event, this report details the obstacles to peace in Colombia and takes stock of the most contentious aspects of a deal with the FARC.  MORE | VIDEO 

China and Latin America Energy Meeting

Members of the Dialogue's Energy Policy Group and China program debated China’s energy strategies and goals in Latin America during a day-long meeting at the Dialogue. MORE

A More Ambitious Agenda

Generating press on both sides of the border, the Dialogue's Commission on Mexico-US Relations has released a report that calls on the two new administrations to take advantage opportunities for cooperation. MORE