Analysis

Russia’s deputy foreign minister, Sergei Ryabkov, last month refused to rule out the possibility of the country sending military actors to Latin America. Members of Russia’s military are pictured. // File Photo: Russian Armed Forces.

What Are Russia’s Military Intentions in Latin America?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on Russian interests and influence in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Vicki Huddleston, Alexander Belezeko, Fabiana Perera, Douglas Farah

Latin America Advisor ˙

Santiago Canton presenta ante las Naciones Unidas en 2019

Canton: En Nicaragua sabemos con mucha anticipación que la elección es ya fraudulenta

En una entrevista con DESPACHO 505, Santiago Canton, director del programa de estado de derecho del Diálogo, habla sobre las elecciones presidenciales en Nicaragua, la tardía respuesta de la comunidad internacional y la pesimista proyección de que es difícil que Nicaragua sea expulsada de la Organización de Estados Americanos (OEA).

Santiago Canton

Interviews ˙ ˙ DESPACHO 505

Confidencial y LC Video

Chinchilla: “Ortega tiene que pagar un costo muy alto por el aislamiento internacional”

En esta entrevista con Confidencial, Laura Chinchilla, co-chair del Diálogo Interamericano, comparte sus opiniones sobre la situación en Nicaragua. Durante la conversación se abordaron también temas como las elecciones del próximo 7 de noviembre, un balance sobre la Organización de los Estados Americanos, la nueva Ley RENACER y qué puede hacer la comunidad internacional para hacerle frente al régimen Ortega-Murillo. 

Laura Chinchilla

Interviews ˙ ˙ Confidencial

Collage of speaker headshots Video

20 Years of the Democratic Charter in the Americas

On September 9, 2021, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted a virtual event “20 Years of the Democratic Charter in the Americas”. The panel discussed the current state of the Democratic Charter 20 years after its signature.

Pamela Troconis

Event Summaries ˙

Event summary image with green background and the pictures of six detained journalists from Nicaragua, Venezuela and Cuba Video

Latin American Press Under Siege

On August 31st, 2021, the Inter-American Dialogue supported the press conference “Latin American Press Under Siege,” organized by Fundamedios. The event focused on the worsening persecution of journalists across Latin America and called for the immediate release of detained journalists in Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Cuba.

Pamela Troconis

Event Summaries ˙

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega

Will International Pressure Against Ortega Intensify?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views about Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega’s crackdown against the opposition.

Michael Shifter, Bianca Jagger, Robert Callahan, Katya Rimkunas, Ryan C. Berg

Latin America Advisor ˙

Nicaraguan Vice President Rosario Murillo and President Daniel Ortega

Can International Pressure Stop Ortega’s Action Against Opponents?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on President Daniel Ortega’s crackdown against his opposition in Nicaragua.

Manuel Orozco, Robert Callahan, Orlando J. Pérez, Christine Wade, Mateo Jarquín, María Puerta-Riera, Richard Feinberg

Latin America Advisor ˙

Nicaraguan opposition figure and potential presidential candidate Cristiana Chamorro

Can Nicaragua’s Opposition Unify Against Ortega?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on Nicaragua’s opposition and President Daniel Ortega in the 2021 elections.

Mario Arana, John Maisto, Ryan Berg, Jennie K. Lincoln

Latin America Advisor ˙

Street in Rivas, Nicaragua

Nicaragua 2021: crecimiento sin prosperidad, o la democracia necesaria

El 2021 será el cuarto año en que la prosperidad económica estará lejos del alcance de los nicaragüenses. La caída de ingresos es bestial, cientos de miles de personas sin percibir ingreso, con la mayoría de los trabajadores percibiendo un mes menos de lo que ganaban en el 2019, y prácticamente diez meses menos de cómo estaban en el 2017.

Manuel Orozco

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Confidencial

Michael Shifter

Shifter: “Ortega perhaps has some wishful thinking, and he may have a rude awakening”

Michael Shifter, president of the Inter-American Dialogue, spoke with Frederic Puglie of The Washington Times about the current situation in Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. The conversation also explored how the incoming Biden administration will deal with the leaders of these left-leaning countries. 

Michael Shifter, Frederic Puglie

Interviews ˙ ˙ The Washington Times

People are pictured last month at a Guatemalan migration office in Valle Nuevo, near the Salvadoran border.

How Will Recent Disasters Change Migration Flows?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A on expected migration flows following Hurricanes Eta and Iota in Central America.

Manuel Orozco, Tiziano Breda, Ursula Roldán, Todd Bensman

Latin America Advisor ˙

Joe Biden

Victoria de Joe Biden en las elecciones estadounidenses

Después de una divisiva campaña y un año electoral sin precedentes marcado por la pandemia Covid-19, Joe Biden ha resultado vencedor en las elecciones presidenciales de Estados Unidos y se convertirá en el 46º presidente de los Estados Unidos. ¿Qué implicaciones tendrá su presidencia para la política exterior de Estados Unidos, particularmente en América Latina? 

Michael Shifter, Michael Camilleri, Margaret Myers, Lisa Viscidi

Image of Daniel Ortega and Arnoldo Aleman

The Demons of Nicaraguan Politics: Between the ‘Caudillo’ Political Boss and Perfect Politician

Nicaragua’s political crisis is torn between violence and anger of defensive misrule, and division within the opposition. It is a political battle full of contempt, criticism, and even manipulating reality. These actions are not atypical of Nicaragua, and they represent a very deep belief of our political culture: the government can only be administered by the perfect politician and each of us judges with moral superiority who is or is not worthy to be considered perfect.

Manuel Orozco

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Confidencial