Analysis

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Courts, a Last Line of Defense for Latin American Democracies

In Latin America today, traditional coups are no longer the biggest threat to liberal democracy. More perilous are democratically elected leaders who, once in power, deliberately and gradually undermine basic guarantees, such as judicial autonomy, electoral integrity, independent press work and free expression. 

Rebecca Bill Chavez, Tamara Taraciuk Broner

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Americas Quarterly

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Why Washington Still Needs Colombia

As US Influence in Latin America Declines, Biden Should Shore Up a Waning Partnership.

Michael Shifter, Andrea Colombo,

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Foreign Affairs

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The Belt and Road at 10

Ten years on, how has the BRI evolved? And what should we expect from the initiative as it enters its second decade?

Margaret Myers

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ China Dialogue

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BRICS Summitry: What Takeaways for the United States?

The growing divide between the United States and its G7 partners and an increasingly China-led Global South is concerning, especially as the United States looks to compete more effectively with China in Latin America, Africa, the Pacific, and beyond.

Margaret Myers

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Just Security

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La inflación, el congelamiento del córdoba y las remesas

La decisión de eliminar el deslizamiento anual de uno por ciento o más de devaluación gradual del tipo de cambio es un control de precaución monetaria ante la creciente inflación asociada con un aumento de las importaciones y un mayor encarecimiento en 2024.

Manuel Orozco

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Confidencial

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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.

Manuel Orozco

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Foreign Affairs Latinoamérica

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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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Ciudades latinoamericanas: soluciones locales para desafíos globales

Con más del 80 por ciento de su población viviendo en ciudades, América Latina y el Caribe es una de las regiones más urbanizadas del mundo, y las ciudades, grandes y pequeñas, son motores indispensables de innovación y fundamentales para la integración regional.

Rebecca Bill Chavez, Sergio Díaz Granados

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Ciudades latinoamericanas: soluciones locales para desafíos globales

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Myers: “The rationale for cutting ties with Taiwan is mostly based on the expected benefits of direct agricultural and other trade with China…”

This week, Margaret Myers, director of the Inter-American Dialogue’s Asia and Latin America Program, spoke with Newsweek about the significance of upcoming presidential elections in Paraguay for the country’s relationship with Taiwan, and Taiwan’s relations with the LAC region more broadly.

Margaret Myers, Tom O'Connor

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Newsweek