Andean Region

Events

Michael Shifter moderates a discussion with Fernando Cordero about Ecuador's new constitution on July 16 at the Dialogue.

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A Conversation with Fernando Cordero, President of the National Assembly of Ecuador. July 16, 2010. (Audio)

Outlook on Colombia’s Presidential Election: The Race to Succeed Uribe Rodrigo Pardo, Antonio Navarro Wolff, and Rafael Nieto. May 19, 2010. (Audio)

Constitutional Reform in Latin America: What Is the Record? Roberto Gargarella and Diego Abente. May 13, 2010. (Audio)

A Conversation with Luis Castañeda Lossio, Mayor of Lima. May 11, 2010. (Audio)

A Conversation with José Antonio García Belaunde, Foreign Minister of Peru. March 30, 2010. (Audio)

A Conversation with Miguel Carvajal, Ecuador’s Minister of Security. March 19, 2010. (Audio)

Confronting the Nexus between Drugs and Insurgency in Colombia: A Conversation with Three Journalists John Otis, Juan Forero, and Natalia Orozco. February 24, 2010. (Audio)

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"This is vintage Chávez, and vintage Uribe, playing out their last act together as presidents at each other for eight years."

Michael Shifter, Christian Science Monitor, July 22, 2010.

Articles/Op-Eds | In the Press | Interviews

Dialogue Press Center: Andean Region

Andean Working Paper | Congressional Testimony

The Andean program at the Dialogue addresses the most pressing issues in the Andean countries (Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru), including democratic governance, drug trafficking, energy, and international relations. The Andean Working Group, along with the accompanying working paper series, is the centerpiece of the program and acts as a "brain trust," gathering 25 to 30 leading analysts and practitioners from across the Americas to discuss the most salient topics in the Andean region.

Staff

Michael Shifter - President
Adam Siegel - Program Assistant
Bridget O'Loughlin - Intern

CONTACT

Please email asiegel@thedialogue.org or call (202) 463-2574.

Partner Institutions

PUBLICATIONS

Articles/Op-Eds

"Santos, ¿una apuesta distinta con Chávez?" by Michael Shifter, El Colombiano, July 29, 2010. (English)
"Changes in US Politics: For Good and For Ill" by Michael Shifter, ideele (Peru), July 2010. (Spanish)
"Santos y Washington: ¿Una época diferente?" by Michael Shifter, El Colombiano, July 6, 2010. (English)
"A Decade of Plan Colombia: Time for a New Approach," by Michael Shifter, Política Exterior, July/August 2010. (Spanish)
"Is a Santos Victory Assured in Colombia's Second Round?" by Michael Shifter, Latin America Advisor, June 7, 2010.
"Santos: Uribe's heir (almost) apparent," by Michael Shifter, The Miami Herald, June 3, 2010.
"Uribe y Santos son los ganadores," by Michael Shifter, El Colombiano, June 3, 2010. (English)
"President Spandex?" by Michael Shifter, Foreign Policy, May 4, 2010.
"Elecciones, una mirada desde Washington," by Michael Shifter, El Colombiano, April 29, 2010. (English)
"LATIN AMERICA/US: Mixed results one year post-Summit," by Michael Shifter and Adam Siegel, Oxford Analytica, April 19, 2010.
"Después de la reforma a la salud, ¿qué sigue para Obama?" by Michael Shifter, El Colombiano, April 8, 2010. (English)
"Colombia y Ecuador en 2009: El tortuoso camino hacía un restablecimiento de las relaciones," by Michael Shifter and Adam Siegel, EFE Anuario Iberoamericano 2010, March 23, 2010. (English)
"Brasil, el país del futuro," by Michael Shifter, El Colombiano, March 18, 2010. (English)
"Insulza y la OEA: momento de prueba," by Michael Shifter, El Colombiano, March 4, 2010. (English)
"Adios, Amigos," by Michael Shifter, Foreign Policy, March 2, 2010.
"Las señales mezcladas de Washington," by Michael Shifter, El Colombiano, February 14, 2010. (English)
"How Do Chávez's Challenges Affect His Hold on Power?" by Michael Shifter, Latin America Advisor, February 5, 2010.
"Un año crucial para Obama," by Michael Shifter, El Colombiano, January 26, 2010. (English)

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Andean Working Papers

Corruption in the Andean Region: Is Progress Being Made? Carlos Basombrío Iglesias. July 2009.
Two Perspectives on Ecuador: Rafael Correa's Political Project Adrián Bonilla and César Montúfar. August 2008.
A Watershed Moment for Venezuela Teodoro Petkoff. July 2008.
Bolivia's Long and Winding Road George Gray Molina. July 2008.

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Congressional Testimony

The Crisis in Honduras Michael Shifter. Testimony before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. July 10, 2009. (Video)
Crisis in the Andes: The Border Dispute Between Colombia and Ecuador, and Implications for the Region Michael Shifter. Testimony before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. April 10, 2008.
South America and the US: How to Fix a Broken Relationship Michael Shifter. Testimony before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. June 19, 2007.
Aid to Colombia: The European Role in the Fight Against Narco-terrorism Michael Shifter. Testimony before the House Committee on International Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. November 18, 2004.

In the Press

Venezuela to offer plan, Uribe wants rebel fight Luis Andres Henao. Reuters. July 28, 2010.
Chavez threatens to halt US oil exports, again Rachel Jones. Global Post. July 28, 2010.
Chaos in Caracas: Chavez Says U.S. Hastening Plans to Attack John Tucker. Huffington Post. July 27, 2010.
Wyclef Jean changes his tune over run for Haiti's toughest job Rory Carroll. The Guardian. July 27, 2010.
Brazil’s President Works to Lend Popularity to a Protégée Alexei Barrionuevo. The New York Times. July 25, 2010.
Cuba indicates it will free all its political prisoners Rory Carroll. The Guardian. July 25, 2010.
UN calls for Venezuela-Colombia dialogue over FARC row Sara Miller Llana. The Christian Science Monitor. July 22, 2010.
Castro reappears to make clear that he is 'still here' Silvia Ayuso. Deutsche Presse-Agentur. July 20, 2010.
Despite Chavez, Venezuela economy not socialist Ian James. Associated Press. July 18, 2010.
Argentina Approves Gay Marriage, in a First for Region Alexei Barrionuevo. The New York Times. July 16, 2010.
Film Casts Glowing Light on Hugo Chavez Penelope Poulou. Voice of America. July 13, 2010.
US Pleased by Cuba Prisoner Accord Jim Lobe. IPS. July 9, 2010.
Hugo Chávez’s food fight Josh Dehaas. Macleans. July 8, 2010.
Cuba to Free 52 Political Prisoners Jose de Cordoba. Wall Street Journal. July 8, 2010.
J.J. Rendon is Latin America's Karl Rove Tim Elfrink. Miami New Times. July 5, 2010.
Venezuela major donor of assistance to Haiti Jim Wyss. The Miami Herald. July 5, 2010.
Fujimori Nostalgia Boosts Daughter Into Contender for Peruvian Presidency John Quigley. Bloomberg News. June 30, 2010.
La crisis que persiste en Honduras, a un año del golpe de Estado Víctor Ingrassia. La Nación. June 27, 2010.
One year after Honduras coup, region remains divided. Agence France-Presse. June 27, 2010.

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Interviews

"Nuevamente la región se encuentra en un momento de alta tensión" Interview with Michael Shifter in El Comercio (Ecuador), July 29, 2010.
"Chávez está en problemas" Interview with Michael Shifter in El Deber, July 26, 2010.
Film Casts Glowing Light on Hugo Chavez: "South of the Border" Movie Review Interview with Michael Shifter for Voice of America, July 13, 2010.
Hay un retroceso democrático claro en Nicaragua Interview with Michael Shifter in Confidencial (Nicaragua), June 30, 2010.
El estado de la democracia en Nicaragua Video interview with Michael Shifter for Esta Semana (Nicaragua), June 28, 2010.
Qué piensan en Washington de los países de América Latina Interview with Michael Shifter in Infobae América, June 25, 2010.
¿Una nueva era de cambios en Colombia? Interview with Michael Shifter for Telemundo, June 3, 2010.
Santos Takes Sizable Lead in Colombia's Presidential Race Interview with Michael Shifter for PBS NewsHour, May 31, 2010.
A discussion about Latin America Interview with Michael Shifter on The Charlie Rose Show, April 9, 2010.
Obama subestimó las dificultades de la agenda para América Latina Interview with Michael Shifter in Clarín (Argentina), March 15, 2010.
Obama ¿Y América Latina? Interview with Michael Shifter in Caretas (Peru), March 11, 2010.