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Political Finance and State Capture in the Americas
On March 5, 2019, the Inter American Dialogue hosted an event titled “Political Finance and State Capture in the Americas.”
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Why Electric Vehicles Are Gathering Speed in Latin America
Electric mobility would bring a host of benefits to Latin America. Countries like Chile are taking the lead in adopting electric buses and promoting private use of electric vehicles. Yet hefty price tags and a lack of charging infrastructure are among the barriers that must be surmounted for widespread uptake in the region.
Police Transformation in Latin America by 2030
A new report by Dialogue fellow Kevin Casas, Paola González and Liliana Mesías analyzes the dominant trends in police behavior and organization and predicts how they will shape police forces over time.
Remittances, Migration and Development in Nicaragua
The current and sustained political instability in Nicaragua paints a worrisome picture. As a result, migration to Costa Rica, and likely to other countries, has grown significantly.
Central American Migration: Current Changes and Development Implications
The number of Central American migrants in the United States has nearly doubled from 2000 to present, but the trend changed from 2009 onwards.
How Are Trade Tensions Affecting Latin America?
As the trade war between China and the United States intensifies, how is it affecting Latin American economies?
Do Countries Have Enough Capacity to Handle Migrants?
Millions of people are fleeing the Northern Triangle, Venezuela & Nicaragua. Are neighboring countries able and willing to accept them?
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En Costa Rica, hay retos grandes, pero condiciones aptas para mejorar las políticas públicas docentes
El papel de los docentes es fundamental para mejorar los resultados educativos de Costa Rica. Sarah Stanton ofrece sus comentarios acerca de la políticas docentes costarricenses y cómo se comparan con el contexto regional.
El estado de las políticas públicas docentes en Costa Rica
Este 16 de agosto se lanzó un informe de seguimiento sobre las políticas docentes en Costa Rica. En el evento, se presentaron los principales hallazgos y recomendaciones del informe y debatieron sus conclusiones.
Costa Rica: The state of teacher policies
In the past fifteen years, the Costa Rican education system has enacted important efforts in areas such as curricular reforms, better training and salary increases for in-service teachers, investments in infrastructure, support for vulnerable student populations and increases in teacher accreditation. However, there are actions and linkages remaining to achieve this qualitative jump.
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Aumenta el éxodo de nicaragüenses por la crisis interna
Manuel Orozco comenta en CNN sobre la crisis en Nicaragua y sus efectos en la emigración nicaragüense.
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Haití, entre la corrupción, la pobreza y un éxodo forzado
Manuel Orozco ofrece su opinión acerca de la situación migratoria de Haití y del contexto económico que viven los haitianos. Asimismo, ofrece un panorama de opciones para que la situación actual cambie de manera profunda y permanente.
Costa Rica’s Alvarado Vows to Shrink Deficit With Spending Cuts, Tax Reform
A rocky road ahead for Latin America’s youngest president.
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A Conversation with Carlos Alvarado
On June 12, the Inter-American Dialogue was proud to host Carlos Alvarado, sitting president of Costa Rica, to discuss a variety of goals and challenges with Dialogue President, Michael Shifter. President Alvarado discussed his plans to restore faith in the government by tackling environmental issues, promoting inclusive education, and improving the transparency of the government.
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A Conversation with Costa Rica’s Ambassador to the US, Roman Macaya Hayes
On February 6, Michael Shifter, president of the Inter-American Dialogue, served as discussant for an event hosted by the World Affairs Council-Washington, DC featuring Costa Rica’s ambassador to the US Roman Macaya Hayes. In the Q&A discussion, Macaya and Shifter covered a wide range of topics, such as Costa Rica’s elections and its regional implications, US-Costa Rican relations, and the challenges of regional integration.