It’s Not the Time for War Games With Venezuela
The priority of the US in the country should be to avoid a humanitarian disaster, not sending naval destroyers.
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Pandemic and Politics in Venezuela
On April 2, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted Pandemic and Politics in Venezuela, a conference call with Miguel Pizarro, Venezuelan National Assembly member and Commissioner of the Guaidó government for the United Nations, Feliciano Reyna, Founder and Executive President of Acción Solidaria, and Daniella Liendo, Founder of Primeros Auxilios Universidad Central de Venezuela (Green Cross).
Can Justice for Maduro Bring Peace to Venezuela?
On Tuesday, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo unveiled a detailed framework for restoring democracy in Venezuela that was immediately rejected by the man who would need to step aside for such a transition to occur: Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro.
Elecciones en la OEA: ¿Almagro vs Espinosa o vs Maduro?
En un contexto de fragmentación regional como el actual, donde cada país está concentrado en sus propios desafíos domésticos, la OEA es una institución que cumple importantes funciones y cuenta con un personal dedicado, pero que persiste como poco más que una cáscara vacía. La elección del viernes no va a cambiar esa realidad.
La transición que no fue en Cuba
Lenier González escribe esta reseña sobre el libro del noruego Vegard Bye que intenta explicar por qué el Gobierno cubano paralizó en 2016 el proceso de reformas iniciado por Raúl Castro.
Argentina Stares Down Yet Another Default
How President Alberto Fernández handles Argentina’s foreign debt crisis will define his legacy.
Can Alberto Fernandez Escape From His Vice President’s Shadow in Argentina?
Cristina Fernandez’s power and influence make it difficult for Alberto Fernandez to present a vision that can set Argentina on a stable path of reforms in order to avoid constant crises and debt defaults.
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OAS Secretary General Candidate Series: Hugo de Zela
On February 21, 2020, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted “OAS Secretary General Candidate Series: Hugo de Zela,” a public event with current Peruvian Ambassador to the United States Hugo de Zela, candidate for OAS Secretary General.
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Next Stop Caracas: Venezuela’s Uncertain Path Forward
On February 18, 2020, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted “Next Stop Caracas: Venezuela’s Uncertain Path Forward,”to discuss the future of Venezuela, and steps that should be taken by the international community to support a democratic transition.
The Long Road: Supporting Venezuelans through an Uncertain Future
A new report by the Venezuela Working Group, an initiative of the Inter-American Dialogue’s Peter D. Bell Rule of Law Program, proposes a framework for future action based on a realistic assessment of Venezuela’s current trajectory.
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OAS Secretary General Candidate Series: María Fernanda Espinosa
On Feb. 6, 2020, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted “OAS Secretary General Candidate Series: María Fernanda Espinosa”, a public event with María Fernanda Espinosa, candidate for OAS Secretary General.
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El fracaso del caucus de Iowa
Michael Camilleri, director del programa de estado de derecho, habló con María Alejandra Requena de CNN para analizar lo que pasó en Iowa y la reacción del presidente Trump.
América Latina ante la crisis de la globalización y el multilateralismo
Rebecca Bill Chavez escribe sobre los ataques profundos contra el multilateralismo, resultado de la crisis de la gobernanza internacional, y las relaciones entre China, Estados Unidos y América Latina.
How the ‘Art of the Deal’ Hurt Latin America’s Corruption Fight
US President Donald Trump’s transactional approach to foreign policy has weakened anti-corruption measures in the region.
A Roundtable with Karen Longaric, Foreign Minister of Bolivia
On January 24, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted a roundtable discussion with Karen Longaric, the Foreign Minister of Bolivia, in partnership with the Center for Strategic and International Studies.