What Would AMLO’s Electoral Reforms Mean for Mexico?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A on the controversy surrounding President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s proposed electoral reforms.
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Member in the News: Amna Nawaz
Amna Nawaz, chief correspondent for PBS Newshour, has been named as the new PBS Newshour co-anchor, along with Geoff Bennett.
LatAm in Focus: Amb. Thomas Shannon on How Lula’s Win Resets Brazil’s Foreign Policy
On the Latin America in Focus podcast hosted by AS/COA, Ambassador Thomas Shannon, co-chair of the Inter-American Dialogue Board of Directors, discussed the outcome of the recent Brazilian elections and their influence on global politics.
Would Conciliatory Gestures From the United States Lead to Change in Cuba?
Eighteen former Latin American and Caribbean leaders signed a letter that was released Nov. 2, calling on the United States to end its six-decade embargo on Cuba and also remove the Caribbean country from its state sponsors of terrorism list. How likely is the United States to make more conciliatory gestures toward Cuba, and what can the United States expect in return? What is the state of Cuba’s private sector, and how much opportunity does it offer to Cuban entrepreneurs?
Lula gana en Brasil: “América Latina vive una ola de izquierda, pero con visiones distintas de la democracia”
En una conversación con la BBC, Michael Shifter, senior fellow del Diálogo Interamericano, habló sobre los resultados de las elecciones en Brasil y el impacto para la región.
Dictatorial Radicalization in Nicaragua: From Repression to Extremism?
This report presents an updated review of the Nicaraguan situation after November 2021 and analyzes the gradual increase in repression that has devolved into systematic impunity, particularly through the closure of NGOs. It also looks at the effects of external financing, the pressure of the international community, and international sanctions. This is a research effort led by the Inter-American Dialogue.
What Does Lula’s Political Comeback Mean for Brazil?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s win in Brazil’s presidential election.
Orozco: Los cómplices del régimen “no están a salvo” de sanciones de EEUU
En una conversación con Confidencial, Manuel Orozco, director del Programa de Migración, Remesas y Desarrollo del Diálogo Interamericano, analizó la orden ejecutiva 13851, que dictó Joseph Biden con el fin de limitar la relación comercial de Estados Unidos con Nicaragua.
Cinco respuestas a la radicalización de la dictadura en Nicaragua
Después de la farsa electoral de noviembre 2021 y con su tercera continuidad autoritaria, Daniel Ortega prometió “borrón y cuenta nueva, y vamos adelante.” Esta declaración cimentó lo que se convirtió en la radicalización del autoritarismo del régimen.
Would Intervention by Foreign Troops Help Stabilize Haiti?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on Haiti’s appeal for foreign intervention to help stabilize the country.
Why Is International Support Falling for Venezuela’s Guaidó?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on dwindling international support for Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó.
Brasilianistas admitem surpresa e avaliam estratégias
Peter Hakim, presidente emérito do Diálogo Interamericano, conversou com o Correio Braziliense sobre as eleições em Brasil. Hakim admitiu ter ficado muito surpreso com a voz das urnas e avaliou estratégias para a segunda ronda eleitoral.
Are ESG Goals Having an Impact in Central America?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on ESG goals in Central America.
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Canton: “Existen crímenes de lesa humanidad, y ahora tiene que identificar los responsables”
Santiago Canton, director del programa de estado de derecho del Dialogo Interamericano habló con Aló Buenas Noches el 19 de Septiembre. Dio sus comentarios sobre el Fact Finding Mission de Derechos Humanos Naciones Unidas en Venezuela y el futuro de su mandato.
Give Haiti another chance — and the support it needs
Based on wide experience in eight conflicts, to include Haiti, I believe there is a way out of the current dead end. It requires patiently and assertively combining international expertise and resources with Haitian will and energy to address the country’s intertwined problems of security and governance.