Will Macri Be Able to Make Good on His Promises?
Is Macri’s victory as historic as his supporters suggest? What changes can we anticipate in the first months of his presidency?
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A Conversation with Lorenzo Córdova
Lorenzo Córdova, head of Mexico’s National Electoral Institute, gave an overview of the country’s most recent electoral reform.
In Memoriam: Peter Bell
Peter Bell will be sorely missed as we face the tasks ahead. He was a great builder, and there remains so much to be built.
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Prospects for a Post-Kirchner Argentina
The next administration’s agenda will be set with political and economic challenges that will test the endurance of Argentina’s democracy.
Cuban Voices: Paths to the Future
El 12 de abril de 2016, el Diálogo Interamericano sostuvo un conversatorio con representantes del grupo Cuba Posible, sobre el camino al futuro de Cuba.
Making Chávez Possible
Michael Shifter reviews a volume looking at Venezuela prior to its most famous president.
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Troubled Democratic Transitions
Democratic transitions are rarely simple or easy—but the lessons of past transitions can help guide those of the present.
Mexico’s Midterm Elections: Politics & Issues
Mexicans will head the polls on June 7 for a historic election. How have recent developments affected the standing of the PRI?
Confronting Mexico’s Security Challenges
Although rates of homicide remain high in Mexico, the country’s efforts to improve security are advancig.
What Does the Future Hold for Venezuela?
What do the election results mean for President Nicolás Maduro and his grip on the presidency?
El desafío ahora es ganar la paz
Si los ciudadanos de Colombia ratifican el acuerdo de paz, el país comenzará un proceso difícil y largo para consolidar la paz, en el que el respaldo de los países de América Latina y sobre todo de EEUU puede ser crucial.
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A Conversation with the President of the Brazilian Supreme Court
Among a number of weak political and social organizations, the Brazilian judicial system stands out as the most effective and trustworthy of the country’s institutions. Because Brazilian courts are highly autonomous, they have the unique capability to independently evaluate the constitutionality of actions taken by the other branches of government.…
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Debt and Politics in Puerto Rico
A discussion on PROMESA, default, and Puerto Rico’s ominous future
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Chile on Trial: Moisés Naím and Sergio Bitar
Chile has been rocked with corruption scandals and political unease. Two of Latin America’s leading thinkers discuss why.
Is Brazil’s President Closer to Being Impeached?
What is the state of the Rousseff administration’s relations with Congress, and how is that affecting the outlook for her fiscal agenda?