Analysis

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Latin America and the Caribbean’s Seven Most Pressing Challenges

”In the near term, there are several, very significant, challenges that have to be tackled,” said Rebecca Bill Chavez, recently-appointed president and CEO of Washington DC-based think tank, the Inter-American Dialogue.

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Interviews ˙ ˙ LatinTrade

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Nace iniciativa para convertir las ciudades en motores del cambio en América

El Diálogo Interamericano lanza este jueves en Washington una iniciativa para que las ciudades de América, desde Canadá a Argentina, pasando por el Caribe, impulsen el cambio, puesto que los gobiernos nacionales “no actúan” debido a “la polarización”.

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Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Infobae

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Chavez: “It troubles me that the Venezuelan refugee crisis is not getting the attention it deserves”

The newly appointed President and CEO of the Inter-American Dialogue, Rebecca Bill Chavez, spoke with the Washington Diplomat about her new role and the most urgent priorities in Latin America and the Caribbean. Prominent among her concerns was the retrogression of democracy across the region, with a pointed focus on Venezuela. 

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Interviews ˙ ˙ The Washington Diplomat

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Chavez: “Hay que unirse para buscar soluciones multilaterales por vías de cooperación”

Rebecca Bill Chavez, recién nombrada presidenta y CEO del Diálogo Interamericano, habló con El Tiempo sobre su nueva posición y sus prioridades ante la situación actual que se vive en América Latina y el Caribe. Una politóloga con énfasis en relaciones internacionales y una larga historia en el servicio público, Rebecca trae décadas de experiencia para abordar los temas más urgentes en las relaciones entre América Latina y el resto del mundo. 

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Interviews ˙ ˙ El Tiempo

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How did Harris’ Central America trip go?

Noah Bierman, from the Los Angeles Times, travelled with Vice President Harris to the region and interviewed Rebecca Bill Chavez, non-resident senior fellow at the Inter-American Dialogue, to assess the trip and the bigger questions it raises about the Biden administration’s strategy for reducing migration. 

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Interviews ˙ ˙ Los Angeles Times

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Vice President Harris’ Trip to Mexico & Guatemala

The upcoming trip of Vice President Kamala Harris to Mexico and Guatemala will focus on a wide range of challenges, including corruption, violence, organized crime, lack of economic development, investment, job opportunities, and climate change. Our experts discuss the issues that are likely to be raised during this trip, possible points of contention, concerns around the rule of law and regional security, and the current and expected migration trends from Central America, among other topics.

Michael Shifter, Rebecca Bill Chavez, Manuel Orozco

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with his former Mexican and U.S. counterparts, Enrique Peña Nieto and Barack Obama.

Will Another ‘Three Amigos’ Summit Happen Anytime Soon?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on the future of North American relations under a Biden administration.

Rebecca Bill Chavez, Laura Carlsen, Antonio Ortiz-Mena, Christopher Sands, Antonio Ortiz-Mena, Carlos Vejar

Latin America Advisor ˙

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Will Latin America Turn Against China Over Human Rights?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ takes on Latin American and Caribbean countries’ perceptions of China amid rising global competition.

Rebecca Bill Chavez, Ricardo Barrios, Evan Ellis, Guo Jie

Latin America Advisor ˙

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Will the Pandemic Lead to a Less Globalized World?

Will the post-coronavirus world see a significant shift away from multilateralism, and which countries in Latin America and the Caribbean would stand to gain or lose the most in this context?

Rebecca Bill Chavez, Kenneth Maxwell, Isabel de Saint Malo, José Antonio Ocampo

Latin America Advisor ˙

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Amid Covid-19, China Ups Its Game in Latin America

China has become an essential, reliable partner for Latin American nations, while the United States, under the Trump Adminstration, has alienated itself away from longtime regional partners.

Rebecca Bill Chavez, Paul Angelo

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ New York Times

Primary wins in three states brought former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (L) closer to clinching his party’s nomination in the presidential race. He and Sen. Bernie Sanders (R) are vying to unseat U.S. President Donald Trump. // File Photos: Biden Campaign, Sanders Campaign.

What Would a New U.S. Administration Mean for the Region?

How would a Democratic administration differ from a second Trump term with regard to foreign policy toward Latin America and the Caribbean?

Arturo Sarukhan, Rebecca Bill Chavez, Michelle DiGruttolo, Ray Walser, Marc Becker, Miyako Yerick, Danny Turkel, Todd Bensman

Latin America Advisor ˙