Analysis

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Nicaragua and CAFTA: Noncompliance with the Agreement

The purpose of this memo is to note the existence of partial violations to the Central America and Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement with the United States known as CAFTA-DR.

Manuel Orozco

Reports ˙

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Las violaciones del régimen al CAFTA-DR

Como parte de su política represiva, Daniel Ortega también ha violado derechos laborales, ambientales y empresariales, que están tutelados por el Tratado de Libre Comercio con Estados Unidos, y como resultado ha expuesto al régimen a la demanda de cómo ejercer una presión internacional más efectiva.

Manuel Orozco

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Confidencial

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Social Governance of Critical Minerals in LAC

To explore the social and human rights implications of critical minerals mining, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted the online event “Critical Minerals in LAC: the ‘S’ in ESG” on April 11, 2023.

MK Vereen

Event Summaries ˙

Nemonte Nenquimo, the president of the Waorani Pastaza Organization (Conconawep) and a plaintiff in the lawsuit. . // File Photo: Amazon Frontlines.

Can Ecuador Reap Oil Benefits While Protecting its Land?

A Latin America Energy Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on the 2019 judicial win of the Waorani indigenous community against Ecuador.

Enrique Ortiz, Carlos Mazabanda, Mario Melo, Mario Flor

Energy Advisor ˙

Development vs. Conservation

Ecuador may well play a decisive role in the outcome of the global tension between economic development and environmental conservation.

Scott Odell

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ New Security Beat