The Washington Post & the OAS Secretary General
The OAS needs to be reformed, but the changes need to emerge from accurate analysis of the problems confronting both Latin America and the OAS.
Analysis
Beyond Ideological Labels in Latin America
Although politics has cyclical features, and ideology is sometimes a factor in choices made by Latin American voters, the left-right labels obscure more than they illuminate.
Guatemala’s Electoral Outlook
Guatemala has seen some improvements in public institutions and finances but its political party system is highly fragmented and its citizenry remains disillusioned by widespread corruption.
Colombia’s Elections & Political Outlook
Óscar Iván Zuluaga bested president Juan Manuel Santos in his bid for reelection. The two now enter a runoff election.
Will Venezuela Allow a Top Chávez Opponent to Run?
Is the Venezuelan government likely to comply with the IACHR’s ruling or will it uphold the ban?
A Conversation with Josefina Vázquez Mota
With primary elections approaching, the candidates vying for their parties’ nomination are making their agendas heard.
Perspectives from the United States National Security Council
Gabriela Frías, business anchor for CNN en Español and Juan Gonzalez, senior advisor and special assistant to the President of the United States as well as senior director for the Western Hemisphere at the National Security Council convened for a keynote dialogue with insights into the White House’s perspective on a number of current trends across the Western Hemisphere.
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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.
How Much Is a Far-Right Populist Upending Argentina?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views on Argentina’s presidential primaries on Aug. 13, and far-right populist Javier Milei emerging as the top vote-getter.
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Taraciuk Broner: ¿El miedo influye en la democracia?
Tamara Taraciuk Broner, directora del Programa Peter D. Bell sobre Estado de Derecho del Diálogo Interamericano, conversó con la Radio Pichincha en Ecuador sobre el contexto en el cual se dieron las elecciones el 20 de agosto, incluyendo los incidentes de violencia política y el agravamiento de la situación de inseguridad en el país.
What Will Arévalo’s Presidency Mean for Guatemala?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views on Guatemala’s presidential election.
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.
Why Is a Far-Right Libertarian Surging in Argentina’s Polls?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views on the presidential elections in Argentina.
A Golden Bridge for the Maduro Government
As Venezuela’s presidential elections, scheduled for 2024, draw closer, the international community’s attention is primarily focused on how to use leverage to ensure minimal electoral conditions. US high-level officials have publicly said they would ease some of the economic and political sanctions imposed on the country in exchange for meaningful concessions by Nicolas Maduro’s government, and there is clearly an ongoing back channel between US and Venezuelan authorities along these lines. While this discussion is essential, it often overshadows a vital aspect of the conversation—the plan for what comes next. No transition of power is possible without a clear path forward after election day.
What’s at Stake in the Mexico City Mayoral Election?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views on the mayoral elections in Mexico City.