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How Insecurity Shapes Daily Life in Central America

On October 3, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted an event entitled “How Insecurity Shapes Daily Life in Central America” to discuss a report recently published by the Inter-American Dialogue and the Latin American Public Opinion Project (LAPOP) on crime avoidance in Central America. The event was moderated by Michael Shifter, with the speakers including Elizabeth Zechmeister, Carole Wilson, Michael Camilleri, and Juan Gonzalez. The panel discussed the report’s methodology and findings, as well as some of the broader implications of the research for policymakers in Latin America and the United States.

Anastasia Sendoun

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Los medios de comunicación en el contexto político centroamericano

El pasado 3 de octubre, el Diálogo Interamericano en asociación con Free Press Unlimited, ICCO Cooperación y el Centro Latinoamericano para la Competitividad y el Desarrollo Sostenible (CLACDS) del Instituto Centroamericano de Administración de Empresas en Costa Rica (INCAE), organizó un panel sobre el periodismo independiente en Centroamérica con Carlos Fernando Chamorro, Martín Rodriguez y José Luis Sanz.

Julia Yansura

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Remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean in 2017

On January 25, 2018 the Inter-American Dialogue’s Migration, Remittances & Development Program hosted “Remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean in 2017,” an annual event presenting remittance flows to the region.

Audrey Velanovich

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Aumentan Remesas a América Latina

Una de las reacciones de immigrantes ante las nuevas políticas migratorias es enviar más remesas.

Manuel Orozco

Interviews ˙ ˙ Noticias Telemundo

La “Cumbre”, ¿el peor momento para la región?

¿Pueden los países verdaderamente democráticos asumir un liderazgo regional, con autoridad política y moral para plantear salidas a la corrupción?

Manuel Orozco

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Confidencial

La Nicaragua de Daniel Ortega y la urgencia del cambio político

No se trata más de dialogar en Nicaragua. Daniel Ortega ha sabido ‘dialogar’ y se ha burlado de las conversaciones y propuestas. La sociedad ahora está lista para negociar los contrapesos necesarios para volver a un régimen democrático y representativo. Este es el verdadero poder del pueblo.

Manuel Orozco

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Confidencial

Nicaragua’s Democracy Is Falling Apart

For years, Nicaraguans seemed to tolerate the growing authoritarianism of President Daniel Ortega in exchange for stability and growth. That pact is now crumbling.

Ben Raderstorf, Bruno Binetti

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Los Angeles Times

Will Nicaraguans Force the Ortegas Out of Office?

Why has there been so much violence and carnage now in Nicaragua, which had enjoyed decades of relative calm? Will the Ortega family dynasty fall, and will authorities be held accountable for the deaths and repressive tactics that they are accused of by human rights activists? What will it take to appease protesters? Why has Nicaragua’s state-run pension system run out of money?

Mario Arana, Christine Wade, Fulton Armstrong

Latin America Advisor ˙

Bring the Rule of Law to Nicaragua

If Nicaragua’s teetering democracy is to stand a chance, the country’s disparate opposition groups must unify behind an agenda for negotiations with Mr. Ortega. Their aim should be to re-establish the rule of law through the strengthening of independent, democratic institutions. Their long-term goal should be the removal of Mr. Ortega — but through the ballot box.

Manuel Orozco

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ The New York Times

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Protests in Nicaragua: What’s Next?

Addressing the widespread demonstrations taking place in Nicaragua, the panelists discussed the causes of the protests as well as their future implications.

Audrey Velanovich

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La rebelión cívica en la etapa final del régimen

Son pocas las instancias en las que las dictaduras, regímenes militares, y otras autocracias perduran más de 40 años en el poder. En este caso, el cambio político nicaragüense es inevitable.

Manuel Orozco

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Confidencial

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Los retos de la OEA frente a crisis democráticas

En este episodio de Foro Interamericano, Gonzalo Abarca entrevistó a Michael Camilleri, director del programa de estado de derecho Peter D. Bell del Diálogo Interamericano, y al Embajador Jaime Aparicio, ex-presidente del comite jurídico interamericano de la OEA y ex-secretario ejecutivo de la Cumbre de las Americas. Los participantes analizaron las dificultades de la OEA en responder a las crisis democráticas en America Latina. 

Michael Camilleri

Interviews ˙ ˙ Foro Interamericano

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Violence and the Democratic Transition in Nicaragua

On June 4, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted an event titled “Violence and the Democratic Transition in Nicaragua.” The IACHR documented systematic repression in its May 2018 visit to Nicaragua. The statistics, collected via hearings and testimonials, included 76 dead, more than 450 detained, and the recurrent usage of sharpshooters, torture, and extrajudicial killings.

Sonia Torres

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