Is the Movement to Oust Venezuela’s Maduro Fading?
Is the movement to oust President Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela losing steam?
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Member in the News: Laura Chinchilla
Laura Chinchilla elected new member of the International Olympic Committee.
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El impacto de los actores externos en Nicaragua: Estados Unidos y la OEA
Manuel Orozco analizó la política exterior de los Estados Unidosy la Organización de Estados Americanos hacia Nicaragua en el programa “Esta Semana” de Confidencial.
Brazil’s Energy Sector Needs Reform. Is Bolsonaro Up to the Task?
Revitalizing Brazil’s energy sector will be key to Jair Bolsonaro’s success as president – but so far, he’s had mixed results when it comes to getting reforms through Congress. Unless Bolsonaro learns to work with legislators and ease turbulence within his government, Brazil’s missing energy reforms will continue to threaten its economy, and its politics.
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How Can We Reduce Educational Inequality in the Americas?
On June 19, the Dialogue hosted an event to present the latest Education program report and discuss the urgency of reducing inequality in Latin America, particularly in education.
A Critical Moment in Venezuela
In January, the surprising emergence of Juan Guaidó as the opposition’s leader was followed by months of frenetic activity on the Venezuela crisis. Today there seems to be a pause in the high drama. It is in this context that former Chilean president, Michelle Bachelet, now the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, is making a three-day visit to Venezuela. Although it is hard to predict the final result of the visit, there is little doubt that both sides of this tragic and protracted stalemate will seek to take maximum political advantage.
How Will Digital Technologies Boost the Power Sector?
How are governments and companies in the region integrating digital technologies in the power sector?
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Shifter: “Bachelet enfrenta una situación difícil de manejar en su visita a Venezuela”
Michael Shifter habló con Gustau Alegret de NTN24 para analizar el impacto potencial de la visita de la Alta Comisionada de las Naciones Unidas para los Derechos Humanos Michelle Bachelet a Venezuela.
Fellow in the News: Kevin Casas-Zamora
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance’s (International IDEA) Council of Member States has selected Kevin Casas-Zamora as the Institute’s new Secretary-General. International IDEA is an intergovernmental organization that supports sustainable democracy worldwide. Membership in International IDEA is open to governments which demonstrate, by example in their own state,…
Member in the News: Ángel Cabrera
Dialogue member Ángel Cabrera has been named President of the Georgia Institute of Technology. He will assume the position before September 15, 2019.
En busca de una estrategia de inserción internacional para América Latina
Lo mejor que pueden hacer los actores políticos y sociales latinoamericanos es concebir una estrategia de inserción internacional en la que sus países sean actores y no simples receptores pasivos de oportunidades y amenazas generadas desde el exterior.
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The Historic Blackout in Argentina and Uruguay
Lisa Viscidi, director of the Energy, Climate Change & Extractive Industries Program, appeared on CGTN to discuss the reasons for the unprecedented blackout that affected all of Argentina and Uruguay and parts of Paraguay on June 16, how it affects Argentine President Mauricio Macri’s re-election campaign, and whether it could happen again.
How Can Tech Help in the Fight Against Corruption?
How has technology been used most effectively to combat corruption, and what are the most promising ways that it can be employed in the fight against graft in the future?
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Brazil Justice Minister Sergio Moro Accused of Collaborating to Jail Lula
Peter Hakim spoke with Al Jazeera to analyze the political impact of accusations that Brazilian justice minister Sergio Moro conspired with prosecutors to jail former president Lula while Moro was a judge.
Will Protests in Honduras Threaten Hernández’s Gov’t?
Are the protests in Honduras becoming generalized demonstrations against Hernández, and do they threaten his ability to remain in power?