Are Ties With China Paying off for Latin America?
What costs will Latin American countries face in exchange for China’s support, and what are China’s main goals in extending its influence in the region?
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The Dialogue Celebrates Its Co-Chairs
On December 12, 2018, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted a special reception to celebrate our outgoing co-chairs, Ambassador Carla A. Hills and President Ernesto Zedillo.
USMCA and Latin American Energy Diplomacy Under a New US Congress
November’s midterm elections altered the balance of power in Washington, and the new Democratic majority in the House of Representatives, which will mean new chairs on key committees, will play an important role in shaping US energy diplomacy and energy markets in the Western Hemisphere. At an event co-hosted by…
Editor’s Picks: Top Content from the Latin America Advisor 2018
The Latin America Advisor’s editorial team has produced more than 300 editions of the publication this year for subscribers at many of the world’s most respected companies, as well as leading universities and government agencies on four continents. We’re delighted to share a dozen issues our team felt covered especially important developments during 2018, a remarkable year for Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Institutions for Development: What Lies Ahead in the Caribbean?
On November 14, the Inter-American Dialogue partnered with the Inter-American Development Bank to host an event titled Institutions for Development: What Lies Ahead in the Caribbean?
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Human Rights and Grand Corruption: What Role for International Law?
On December 3, the Inter-American Dialogue partnered with the Due Process of Law Foundation to host an event featuring Hernán Larraín, Minister for Justice and Human Rights in Chile.
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Alternativas para evitar el éxodo centroamericano
En el contexto de la caravana de migrantes hondureños parados en Tijuana, el nuevo gobierno de México, encabezado por Andrés Manuel López Obrador, ha propuesto una estrategia regional con Estados Unidos y los países centroamericanos para generar empleos y fortalecer procesos productivos
George H.W. Bush: Ambitious Agenda for the Americas
In Latin America, Bush will be most remembered for his trade initiatives. These were his most consequential and enduring contributions to Inter-American relations.
Should Mexican Troops Keep Fighting Cartels?
Is López Obrador’s plan to form a National Guard to combat organized crime a good idea?
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La educación en Argentina: Una realidad incómoda
Durante el X Foro de Calidad Educativa, celebrado el 9 de noviembre en Buenos Aires, Ariel Fiszbein del Programa de Educación del Diálogo Interamericano presentó el Informe de Progreso Educativo de Argentina, el cual analiza el estado de la educación argentina con el propósito de visibilizar los principales desafíos educativos de la nación y presentar recomendaciones para abordarlos.
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Chinese Infrastructure in LAC: Perceptions and Realities
On November 14th, the Inter-American Dialogue convened a panel of experts to discuss current trends and prospects of Chinese infrastructure development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The event was moderated by Margaret Myers, director of the Inter-American Dialogue’s Asia & Latin America Program.
¿Se recuperará la economía argentina el próximo año?
¿Traerá el nuevo año aguas menos turbias para la economía Argentina, o se enfrentará a nuevas sorpresas?
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Estados Unidos considera incluir a Venezuela en la lista de países que apoyan al terrorismo
En esta edición del programa La Tarde se analizó el anunció del gobierno de Donald Trump sobre su intención de incluir a Venezuela en la lista de estados patrocinadores de terrorismo internacional, lo cual implicaría nuevas sanciones contra el régimen de Maduro.
Has Duque Gotten Off to a Good Start in Colombia?
President Iván Duque in November completed his first 100 days leading Colombia. How did he fare?
The Unfinished Business of Mexico’s Energy Reform
Mexico’s 2013 energy reform has led to pledges of almost $200 billion of private investment and renewable power auctions garnering bids to provide electricity at record-low prices. The Mexican government should continue to build on the successes of the reform, César Hernández, former Mexican undersecretary for electricity, and Jorge Castilla, managing director for Mexico at Accenture, said at an event hosted by the Inter-American Dialogue, the Embassy of Mexico, and the Energy Policy Research Foundation.