Analysis

Leopoldo López: Symbol & Victim

For anyone following Venezuela’s unending tragedy, the sentencing of Leopoldo López to nearly 14 years in prison was hardly surprising.

Michael Shifter

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ La Tercera

Video

Dilma’s Washington Visit

Her visit to Washington approaching, Dilma Rousseff finds herself confronted by diverse challenges.

Ben Raderstorf

Event Summaries ˙

Defending Sovereignty & Promoting Regional Integration

Latin America’s integration schemes so far seem mostly toothless and ineffectual, partly because each country is mainly focused on pursuing its own national agenda.

Peter Hakim

Interviews ˙ ˙ Cuba Possible

China and Latin America in 2014

China’s relations with Latin America are becoming increasingly routine. China is a critical partner for much of the region.

Peter Hakim, Margaret Myers

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ China Policy Review

Michael Shifter entrevistado sobre los temas más urgentes en la región

Michael Shifter fue entrevistado por Gerardo Torres de El Salvador sobre los temas más destacados en la agenda regional. Entre otros asuntos, Shifter habló sobre el futuro de la paz en Colombia, la crisis política y económica en Venezuela, y el impacto de las elecciones de Estados Unidos en la región.

Michael Shifter, Gerardo Torres

Interviews ˙ ˙ El Salvador.com

Are US-Venezuela Relations Headed for a Thaw?

What are the worstcase and best-case scenarios for Venezuelan economic and political risk over the next year?

Michael Shifter, Julia Buxton, Gustavo Roosen, Phil Gunson

˙ Latin America Advisor

Obama’s Best Week

Obama’s legacy in Latin America continues to be strengthened as US-Cuba relations move in a positive direction.

Michael Shifter

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ El Tiempo

Bárcena and Shifter Video

A Conversation with Alicia Bárcena

ECLAC’s Executive Secretary and Dialogue Board Member Alicia Bárcena gave an overview of the challenges facing the region.

Murat Dagli

Event Summaries ˙

Does Latin America Need Another Regional Organization?

During last month’s Rio Group summit in Mexico, Latin American leaders agreed to form a new regional bloc that would exclude the United States and Canada. Is this new group needed?

Peter Hakim, Pierre Pettigrew, Roger Noriega, Mark Weisbrot