Is Dissent Derailing Milei’s Reform Goals in Argentina?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views on protests against education-related budget cuts in Argentina.
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State Collapse and the Protection of Remittance Payments
On April 9, 2024, the Inter-American Dialogue released the report “State Collapse and the Protection of Remittance Payments.” The report, produced by Manuel Orozco, director of the Migration, Remittances, and Development program, and Patrick Springer, program associate, examines the extent to which the current crisis in Haiti can be characterized as state failure. The report examines state failure in Haiti, its effects on the daily lives of Haitians, the Haitian economy, and how it is impacting remittance systems in the country and concludes with a strategy for ensuring successful and safe remittance transfers to the Caribbean nation.
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Perspectives on Remittances in 2024
On February 16, 2024, the Inter-American Dialogue’s Migration, Remittances, and Development program invited representatives from across the remittance industry to discuss the potential for developments in the industry and to discuss their outlook for 2024.
Remittances and Development in Honduras – Bridging Opportunities
On February 28, 2024, the Inter-American Dialogue released the report “Remittances and Development in Honduras – Bridging Opportunities.” The report, produced by Manuel Orozco, director of the Migration, Remittances, and Development program analyzes migration patterns, characterizes remittance recipients, and reports on key financial inclusion metrics in the country. The report concludes with a pathway that outlines a strategy for leveraging remittances for development in the country.
What Would the U.S. IDEA Act Mean for Ecuador?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views on the IDEA Act, a bill the U.S. Congress is considering, and which would make Ecuador an eligible beneficiary of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act.
How Well Is the USMCA Working After Three Years?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views on the three-year anniversary of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA.
The Political Situation in Nicaragua and International Migration from the Crisis
The following is a presentation from the Migration, Remittances, and Development Program that provides a robust overview of Nicaraguan migration in recent years, its drivers, and its impacts.
What Will Honduras Gain By Establishing Ties With China?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views on Honduras’ move to establish ties with China, which would imply a break with Taiwan.
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Haiti’s Frustration with International Aid
On October 25, 2022, Think Tank Haiti (TTH) – a joint collaboration between Université Quisqueya and the Inter-American Dialogue – hosted a webinar titled “Haiti’s Frustration with International Aid.” During the event, prominent Haiti scholar and sociologist, Michèle Oriol, discussed her recent paper “International Aid or Foreign Policy? Lessons Learned since 1990” and her findings.
Will Colombia’s Tax Reform Get a Green Light in Congress?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on Colombia’s proposed $6.38 billion tax reform plan and its potential impact on the country’s fiscal deficit.
Does Inflation Risk Threaten Recovery in Latin America?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on the impact of inflation on Latin America’s economic recovery post-pandemic.
Will Argentina’s Economy See a Strong Rebound?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on the trajectory of Argentina’s economic recovery after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Migrants, Remittances and Covid-19: Remittance Behavior and Economic and Health Vulnerabilities
This report discusses the impact that Covid-19 has had on migrants from Latin America and the Caribbean with a focus on migrant job-loss and its effect on remittances sent to their native countries.
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Encuesta de opinión pública en Nicaragua: Covid-19, Daniel Ortega y sanciones
Manuel Orozco, director del programa de Migración, Remesas y Desarrollo del Diálogo Interamericano, conversó con Carlos F. Chamorro para Esta Semana de Confidencial acerca de los hallazgos arrojados por la 5ta encuesta de opinión pública de Nicaragua 2020. Esta encuesta se aplicó a una muestra de 1116 nicaragüenses, propietarios de teléfono celular, y sus resultados tienen un nivel de confianza del 95 por ciento y un margen de error de ±3 por ciento.
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Efectos del alza en el precio del crudo
La directora del Programa de Energía, Cambio Climático e Industrias Extractivas, Lisa Viscidi, habló con NTN24 sobre el ataque de una refinería en Arabia Saudita, que cortó más de la mitad de su producción del petróleo.