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.
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Shifter: “Parálisis y corrupción impiden avances de agenda en los grandes problemas de Perú”
Michael Shifter, expresidente y senior fellow del Diálogo Interamericano, fue entrevistado en los micrófonos de RPP sobre la actual situación política y económica de Perú y sobre el estado de la democracia en la región.
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Testimony to the US Commission on International Religious Freedom Hearing: Crackdown on Religious Freedom in Nicaragua
Manuel Orozco testified before the US Commission on International Religious Freedom on November 15, 2022.
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Between Radicalization and Prospects for Change in Nicaragua
To discuss the implications of the release of political prisoners in Nicaragua, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted a hybrid event titled “Between Radicalization and Prospects for Change in Nicaragua” on February 10, 2023.
The Political Situation in Nicaragua
Despite receiving a minority of political support, the balance of power is in favor of the regime who dominates the repressive apparatus and possesses economic resources to maintain control and seek a dynastic succession. The magnitude of repression, as well as the noise of various international conflicts, render international mobilization difficult. However, the international community must confer greater importance to the Nicaraguan crisis in the global agenda.
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Elections Series – The Role of the Judiciary in Electoral Contexts: A View from Latin America
Stanford Law School and the Inter-American Dialogue organized a virtual discussion with current and former magistrates from Brazil, Ecuador, and El Salvador on the role of the judiciary in electoral contexts in Latin America.
Has Mexico’s Military Taken on Too Much Power?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views on the increased role of the military in Mexico under President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
North Capital Forum 2023: The Trilateral Relationship
Rebecca Bill Chavez, President & CEO of the Inter-American Dialogue, participated in the North Capital Forum in Mexico City from October 4th to 6th. Chavez moderated the panel discussion “What’s Going On: Ambassadors Reflect on the Status of the Trilateral Relationship”
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Is Peru’s Democracy at Risk?
Widespread discontent in Peru has been exacerbated by credible allegations of human rights violations, corruption scandals, and increasing crime rates.