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Prosperity and Progress in Intermediate Cities – Solid Waste in San Marcos, Guatemala

As part of the “environmental management” component of the Prosperity and Progress in Intermediate Cities project, these slides present the results of a survey conducted in three municipalities in the department of San Marcos, Guatemala: San Marcos, San Antonio Sacatepéquez, and San Pedro Sacatepéquez.

Manuel Orozco

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Prosperity and Progress in Intermediate Cities – Migration, Remittances, and Development: Trends and Recommendations

The following presentation, prepared by Manuel Orozco, director of the Migration, Remittances and Development program of the Inter-American Dialogue, is part of the Prosperity and Progress in Intermediate Cities project. The initiative seeks to encourage socioeconomic inclusion in the municipalities of the department of San Marcos, Guatemala and the municipality of Amatitlán, Guatemala.

Manuel Orozco

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Taraciuk Broner: “Desafiar el status quo no significa patear el tablero democrático”

Tamara Taraciuk Broner, directora del Programa Peter D. Bell sobre Estado de Derecho del Diálogo Interamericano, conversó con Carlos Pagni en Odisea Argentina por La Nación sobre la situación de derechos humanos en la región, incluyendo el contexto electoral en Argentina y las lecciones de las últimas elecciones en Guatemala. 

Tamara Taraciuk Broner

Interviews ˙ ˙ La Nación

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Elections Series – Making Sense of Guatemala’s Upcoming Elections

As Guatemalans got ready to vote in presidential, legislative, and local elections scheduled for June 25, 2023, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted a panel discussion with Guatemalan experts on the overall context in which these elections would take place.

Tamara Taraciuk Broner

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Who Is Positioned to Become Guatemala’s Next President?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views on Guatemala’s presidential election and the upcoming runoff.

Naomi Roht-Arriaza, Juan Carlos Zapata S., Mike Allison, Donald J. Planty

Latin America Advisor ˙

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Who Has the Edge in Guatemala’s Presidential Race?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views on Guatemala’s upcoming presidential elections.

Regina Bateson, Donald J. Planty, Mike Allison, Joséphine Lechartre

Latin America Advisor ˙

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Are ESG Goals Having an Impact in Central America?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on ESG goals in Central America.

Devry Boughner Vorwerk, Andrea Bonime-Blanc, Andrea Jarquín, Tatiana Reuben, Enrique Crespo, Diana Chavez

Latin America Advisor ˙

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Migración, remesas y opciones de desarrollo para Guatemala

Hay que tomar en serio la migración y las realidades que la hacen posible porque la salida de personas,
sin respuestas sólidas y comprometidas con el progreso social, no solo continuará, pero no hará mejorar
al país, aun y con las remesas que entran.

Manuel Orozco

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ elPeriódico

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Libertad de la prensa y democracia bajo ataque en Guatemala

El Diálogo Interamericano patrocinó un evento para explorar las implicaciones de la detención del renombrado periodista José Rubén Zamora, fundador de elPeriódico, quien fue arrestado por la administración de presidente de Guatemala.

Danielle Carr

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Migrant Remittances to Central America and Options for Development

The report recommends leveraging remittances through financial access, education, and investment in order to strengthen economic developments and reduce the need for Central Americans to migrate in the first place.

Manuel Orozco

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Will U.S. Pledges to Central America Lower Emigration?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring viewpoints on private sector investment Central American economies.

Manuel Orozco, Jonathan Fantini-Porter, Alfonso José Quiñonez Lemus, Javier Bu, Michael Paarlberg, Darren Ware

Latin America Advisor ˙

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Climate Change in Latin America: present and future impacts

Across the Latin American region, state governments are pursuing climate adaptation plans to stymie the pronounced impacts of climate change. In an interview with CGTV’s The Heat, Lisa Viscidi discusses current impacts of climate change on migration, economies and natural resources in the region. With COP 26 around the corner, questions of climate finance and international cooperation take on a new urgency.

Lisa Viscidi

Interviews ˙ ˙ The Heat CGTV