Does the Far-Right Threaten Brazil’s Democratic System?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views on the recent riot in Brasília and influence of the far-right in Brazil.
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Peru’s Precarious Politics — The Crisis Deepens
To discuss the implications of this attempted autogolpe for Peru and the region, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted an online event titled “Peru’s Precarious Politics — The Crisis Deepens” on December 15, 2022.
La cuenta regresiva de la dictadura en la represión de 2023
El malestar creciente entre los altos funcionarios, la corrupción desenfrenada y las purgas, revelan que no hay salida con Ortega y Murillo. El reto radica en aprovechar las crecientes debilidades, las posibles rupturas y recuperar espacios en miras de devolver la confianza y la autoestima al pueblo para presionar por un cambio político.
Editor’s Picks: Top Content from the Latin America Advisor in 2022
Sharing a selection of issues that the Latin America Advisor’s team felt covered especially important developments this year in Western Hemisphere affairs.
Haiti Policy: Stumbling Toward 2023
Diagnosis of the crisis has been easy—but what key actors in Haiti and its international partners can agree on what to do about has remained muddled.
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A Conversation with Jorge Castañeda Gutman on the Future of Democracy in the Americas
On December 9, 2022, the Inter-American Dialogue invited distinguished political scientist Jorge Castañeda Gutman for a conversation to discuss the state of democracy and opportunities for the region.
La verdadera economía de Nicaragua está en declive
Para un país pequeño como Nicaragua, con menos de 150,000 negocios formales, la imposición de impuestos, aun en medio de pandemia y crisis económica, ha sido una guerra frontal del Estado en castigo por su patriotismo por el cambio democrático.
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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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Shifter: “The coup attempt takes precedence over everything else”
Michael Shifter, senior fellow at the Inter-American Dialogue and adjunct professor at Georgetown University, joined CNN for an interview to discuss the ongoing situation in Peru where the now former President Pedro Castillo tried to shut down Congress and was subsequently impeached.
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.
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Brazil Elections – What’s Next?
Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva narrowly defeated his populist, right-wing opponent Jair Bolsonaro by just over 2 million votes in the second round of elections and will begin his third term as president of Brazil in January 2023. To explore what the election means for Brazilian politics, society, and foreign relations, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted an event titled “Brazil Elections – What’s Next?” on November 7, 2022.
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.
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?