La economía de Ortega: informalidad, expulsión, extorsión y enclaves de exportación
Lamentablemente, las remesas familiares están oxigenando económicamente a un régimen que mata, encarcela, amedrenta y expulsa a sus ciudadanos.
Analysis
The Political Situation in Nicaragua
Despite receiving a minority of political support, the balance of power is in favor of the regime who dominates the repressive apparatus and possesses economic resources to maintain control and seek a dynastic succession. The magnitude of repression, as well as the noise of various international conflicts, render international mobilization difficult. However, the international community must confer greater importance to the Nicaraguan crisis in the global agenda.
The Drop in Popularity and Support for Daniel Ortega among the FSLN
Dissidence within the Sandinista movement is generating a critical mass that wants either to escape the system or wait for change.
Migrant Children’s Testimony: Touching Video Released at OAS Side Event
In the context of the 53rd General Assembly of the Organization of American States, the Migrant and Refugee Children in the Americas Side Event introduced the video “Migrant Children’s Testimony”.
Inter-American Dialogue and UNICEF Endorse Declaration for Migrant Children, Adopted at OAS General Assembly
The UNICEF Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean and the Inter-American Dialogue welcome the Declaration for the Protection and Integration of Migrant and Refugee Children in the Americas, made in the context of the 53rd Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS).
A chance to support Mexico’s resistance to democratic decline – before it’s too late
Earlier this year, tens of thousands of Mexicans took to the streets to protest newly enacted legislation gutting the country’s highly-regarded National Electoral Institute (INE) in advance of state elections this year and presidential elections in 2024.
Las violaciones del régimen al CAFTA-DR
Como parte de su política represiva, Daniel Ortega también ha violado derechos laborales, ambientales y empresariales, que están tutelados por el Tratado de Libre Comercio con Estados Unidos, y como resultado ha expuesto al régimen a la demanda de cómo ejercer una presión internacional más efectiva.
El embajador Stanley admitió que EE.UU. necesita “más herramientas” para poder competir con China en América latina
Rafael Mathus Ruiz, corresponsal en Washington del diario La Nación (Argentina), escribió sobre el evento celebrado el día miércoles 3 de mayo en el Diálogo Interamericano con los Embajadores Marc Stanley y Jorge Argüello.
EE.UU. le mandó un mensaje a la Argentina y mostró preocupación por el avance de China en la región
Paula Lugones, corresponsal en Washington del diario Clarín, escribió sobre el evento celebrado el dia miércoles 3 de mayo en el Diálogo Interamericano con los Embajadores Marc Stanley y Jorge Argüello.
Ciudades latinoamericanas: soluciones locales para desafíos globales
Con más del 80 por ciento de su población viviendo en ciudades, América Latina y el Caribe es una de las regiones más urbanizadas del mundo, y las ciudades, grandes y pequeñas, son motores indispensables de innovación y fundamentales para la integración regional.
Myers: “The rationale for cutting ties with Taiwan is mostly based on the expected benefits of direct agricultural and other trade with China…”
This week, Margaret Myers, director of the Inter-American Dialogue’s Asia and Latin America Program, spoke with Newsweek about the significance of upcoming presidential elections in Paraguay for the country’s relationship with Taiwan, and Taiwan’s relations with the LAC region more broadly.
“It’s Electric!”: China’s Power Play in Latin America
Margaret Myers wrote for the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Weekly Asado on Chinese companies’ continued investment in energy generation and transmission in the LAC region.
China’s Lending to Latin America and the Caribbean Begins Again with Smaller, Targeted Support
Margaret Myers and Rebecca Ray wrote for The China Global South Project on Chinese Finance to LAC in 2022.
Inter-American Dialogue China Loan Data Featured in Foreign Policy
On March 31, Foreign Policy cited the newly-released Inter-American Dialogue’s and Boston University Global Development Policy Center report on 2022 Chinese finance to LAC.
India’s Approach to Engagement with the Latin American Region
Margaret Myers and Steven Holmes discuss developing trends in the India-LAC dynamic, including India’s appetite for crafting a regional foreign policy for Latin America and potential increased commercial competition with China in the region.