Will Newcomers Shake Up Chile’s Political System?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views on Chile’s presidential primaries of July 18.
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The Decisions of Facebook’s Oversight Board: Implications for the Global South, particularly in Latin America
During this event on May 18, 2021, the panel discussed the details of the Oversight Board’s unique model, the application of international human rights law to private entities, and the unanswered questions surrounding the Board’s influence on content moderation jurisprudence and legislation in Latin America.
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Electoral Trends in Latin America: Democratic Renewal or Political Instability?
On May 11, Michael Shifter, president of the Inter-American Dialogue, participated in an event on Latin America’s 2021 and 2022 electoral calendar, which was organized by WorldDenver and moderated by Anna Alejo.
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Deplatforming Trump: Implications for Latin America
On January 27, 2021, the Inter-American Dialogue partnered with Luminate to host the webinar “Deplatforming Trump – Implications for Latin America.” The panel discussed regulation and moderation of online content and speech, its specific challenges in Latin America, and possible regulatory approaches that can ensure that digital environments uphold democratic norms and abide by international human rights standards.
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Myers: “China is focusing activity in a few strategic sectors”
In an interview BBC’s The Real Story, Margaret Myers considered prospects for US-China-Latin America relations in the coming years, taking into account global trends and the Biden administration’s likely take on China’s growing global role.
Reactions from Our Members to the Armed Insurrection in Washington, DC
As President Michael Shifter said in a recent statement: “the tragedy that took place on January 6 is also a stark reminder of how important it is to have responsible leadership to protect the rule of law.” Dialogue Members were quick to condemn the events that unfolded in the US Capitol.
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.
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Shifter: “Biden will also have a hard line on Venezuela”
Michael Shifter, president of the Inter-American Dialogue, participated as a panelist on CGTN’s World Insight program. The discussion focused on the results of Venezuela’s National Assembly elections and their implications for the country’s political future. The conversation also explored potential negotiation scenarios between the opposition and Maduro government while analyzing the future of US foreign policy toward Venezuela in the incoming Biden administration.
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Democracy in a Post-Pandemic Latin America
On December 2, 2020 the Inter-American Dialogue partnered with Luminate to host the webinar “Democracy in a Post-Pandemic Latin America.” Panelists discussed the current state of democratic institutions in the region, the role of disinformation, as well as the findings of Luminate’s new public opinion research on shifting perceptions on democracy during the pandemic.
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What Next for a Troubled Peru?
On November 13, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted the event “What Next for a Troubled Peru?” to discuss the impeachment of Peruvian president Martín Vizcarra. The event addressed Peru’s political crisis in the context of the economic and public health crises the country has already been facing.
Shifter: “Si Biden llega, va a lidiar con la pandemia, la economía, y un país totalmente dividido”
Michael Shifter, presidente del Diálogo Interamericano, habló con Emiliano Camacho acerca de todo lo que ha estado en juego en las elecciones presidenciales de Estados Unidos, el trance de una campaña electoral en plena pandemia, y el ánimo del elector estadounidense.
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Shifter: “No creo que el predomino de la democracia este en juego, pero si que esté enfrentando una prueba.”
Michael Shifter, presidente del Diálogo Interamericano, conversó con Luciana Geuna en su programa La Edad de los por qué de Radio Con Vos. Durante la entrevista se analizaron las consecuencias del resultado de la victoria de Joe Biden en las elecciones presidenciales de Estados Unidos y de la polarización en el país.
How Do Latin Americans View the U.S. Election?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on the 2020 U.S. presidential election between Donald Trump and Joe BIden.
Shifter: “América Latina debe crear un nuevo pacto social para reducir la desigualdad y crear una sociedad más justa”
Michael Shifter, presidente del Diálogo Interaméricano, habla de los EE.UU., Trump, y la crisis económica y política de América Latina en exclusiva para Contexto.
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.