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Taraciuk Broner: “Venezuela has been in crisis for a long time, but it has not always made headlines”

Tamara Taraciuk Broner, director of the Rule of Law program, participated in the podcast “Where Did the Migrant Crisis Come From?” on In the Room with Peter Bergen. She discussed the context and causes of the Venezuelan humanitarian and migration crisis, as well as the use of the lifting of US sanctions as leverage for fair elections.

Tamara Taraciuk Broner

Podcasts ˙ ˙ In the Room with Peter Bergen

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Elections Series – The Future of Venezuela Post-Opposition Primaries

The Venezuelan opposition primaries saw a remarkable turnout, with over 2.3 million voters, resulting in María Corina Machado’s victory despite her disqualification by the regime. The Barbados Agreement and the lifting of US sanctions offer a potential breakthrough for establishing some electoral conditions. However, a transition of power cannot occur without a clear and coherent path forward beyond election day.

Daniel Caballero

Event Summaries ˙

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Taraciuk Broner: “El régimen de Maduro está intentando cambiar las reglas del juego y el punto de partida de la negociación”

Tamara Taraciuk Broner, directora del programa sobre Estado de Derecho, conversó con Liz Gazcón en El Pitazo, sobre cuál es el futuro de las negociaciones con el régimen de Maduro, así como respecto a los incentivos que se podrían generar para una posible transición democrática en el país. 

Tamara Taraciuk Broner

Interviews ˙ ˙ El Pitazo

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Wall Street’s Influence on Democracy in Latin America

While the market inherently lacks the ability to discriminate between democratic and undemocratic regimes, the identification of autocracy as a tangible risk factor is crucial. Investors must recognize that supporting non-democratic regimes ultimately undermines their own interests.

Daniel Caballero

Event Summaries ˙

Presidential candidates in 2024, left to right: Claudia Sheinbaum, Luis Abinader and Nayib Bukele.

Latin America’s Election Super-Cycle Will Turn on One Key Factor

In Latin America’s 2024 electoral super-cycle, voters seem likely to reward leaders who address their most fundamental needs—in some cases regardless of whether they value democracy, clean government or the rule of law.

Tamara Taraciuk Broner

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Americas Quarterly

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The Pulse of Democracy in the Americas: Results of the 2023 AmericasBarometer

In Latin America, trust in democracy takes two paths: Good Governance, meeting citizens’ expectations under the rule of law, and Populism, where a leader perceived as a savior, centralizes power to deliver on promises. This finding was among the key insights revealed during the highly anticipated launch of the 2023 AmericasBarometer.

Daniel Caballero

Event Summaries ˙

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Mobilizing Youth for Democracy and Human Rights

In the midst of democratic decline in the region, young people are emerging as agents of change. Their active participation not only represents a fresh and vibrant voice in regional politics but also offers a new perspective and focus to address the challenges facing the region.

Daniel Caballero, Patrick Springer

Event Summaries ˙

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Taraciuk Broner: “Cuando no existen instituciones dentro de la democracia que respondan a las necesidades de la gente, la gente busca respuestas en otro lugar”

Tamara Taraciuk Broner, directora del Programa Peter D. Bell sobre Estado de derecho, participó en el podcast “¿Qué le pasó a la democracia en América Latina en 2023?” en el programa A Fondo con María Jimena Duzán, y conversó sobre los hitos que marcaron a la democracia en América Latina en 2023.

Tamara Taraciuk Broner

Podcasts ˙ ˙ A Fondo con María Jimena Duzán