Can the Gangs That Are Terrorizing Haiti Be Stopped?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views on the surge in gang violence in Haiti and calls for the prime minister’s resignation.
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Democracy Under Siege: The Region’s Reaction to Bukele
In El Salvador, the government of Nayib Bukele has posed a significant challenge to democracy in the region. His security policies, which have yielded positive results in reducing insecurity rates, have led to serious abuses and were made possible through prior measures that concentrated the power in the executive branch. These policies have also boosted the popularity of the Salvadoran president. This highlights the need to promote democratic and effective alternatives to address insecurity in the region.
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Taraciuk Broner: El Salvador President Promises Crackdown on Gangs in Rural Areas
Tamara Taraciuk Broner, director of the Peter D. Bell Rule of Law Program at the Inter-American Dialogue, spoke with Channel 4 in the United Kingdom on President Nayib Bukele’s state of emergency and its impact on rights.
Bolstering Democratic Governance Through Foreign Policy
Dr. Rebecca Bill Chavez, president and CEO of the Inter-American Dialogue and Antonia Urrejola, former foreign minister of Chile came together for an exchange titled, “Bolstering Democratic Governance Through Foreign Policy.”
Taraciuk Broner: El Salvador’s Iron Fist on Crime Will Crush Latin American Democracy
Tamara Taraciuk Broner, Director of the Peter D. Bell Rule of Law Program at the Inter-American Dialogue, spoke with the Washington Post about the impact of President Nayib Bukele’s security strategy on democracy and the region.
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Taraciuk Broner: “The US, the region, and the European Union need to be good neighbors and that means paying closer attention to what is happening in Cuba today.”
Tamara Taraciuk Broner, director of the Peter D. Bell Rule of Law Program of the Inter-American Dialogue provided her analysis on the situation in Cuba. The conversation covers analysis on the latest developments in Cuba. What is happening with the protests and what elements should be observed? How does the picture look from the outside? What could be coming and what can be done?
What Must Peru’s New President Do to Bring Stability?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A on the challenges facing Peru’s new president, Dina Boluarte, following the ouster of her predecessor, Pedro Castillo.
What Will Petro’s Presidency Mean for Colombia?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring viewpoints on the results of the Colombian presidential election.
How Much Can the Summit of the Americas Achieve?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on the upcoming Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles.
A Push for Freedom: Ensuring a Democratic Transition in Nicaragua through International Pressure
This report outlines the consequences of the Nicaraguan government’s impunity and offers a series of recommendations for international engagement that could lead to workable solutions.
Radical Transparency: The Last Hope for Fighting Corruption in Latin America
Santiago Canton and Benjamin Gedan offered recommendations for how to increase transparency and combat corruption in Latin America in an article for the Georgetown Journal for International Affairs
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Testimony to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations: China’s Role in Latin America and the Caribbean
Testimony by Program Director Margaret Myers on China’s Role in Latin America and the Caribbean to Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
The Case for Renewed Cooperation in a Troubled Hemisphere
Across the Americas, political leadership committed to greater collaboration to tackle health, social, economic, and political challenges has been sorely lacking. The Dialogue is pleased to present the 2022 Linowitz report “The Case for Renewed Cooperation in a Troubled Hemisphere,” which provides an analysis of the interrelated challenges facing the Western Hemisphere today and policy proposals to enhance collaboration across the hemisphere, all with an eye towards the Ninth Summit of the Americas.
What Should Chile Expect From Its New President?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring viewpoints on Chile’s new progressive president, Gabriel Boric.
What Would Make the Summit of the Americas a Success?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on what can be expected from the June 2022 Summit of the Americas.