The Return of Latin America’s Military
Rebecca Bill Chavez warns in an article for the New York Times on that as we enter a global democratic recession, we must not ignore increasing trends of militarization in Latin America.
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Mask Diplomacy
How is China’s coronavirus assistance to Latin America being perceived and what are the implications for US-China competition in the region?
China’s Regional Engagement Goals in Latin America
The success of China’s regional outreach in Latin America will depend, as it has for a number of years, on Beijing’s relative influence in regional institutions and on the capacity and effectiveness of the institutions themselves.
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Desempeño de los precios de hidrocarburos y minerales e impacto en las economías de América Latina y el Caribe
Lisa Viscidi, directora del programa de Energía, Cambio Climático e Industrias Extractivas analiza el comportamiento de los precios de los hidrocarburos durante la crisis del Covid-19 y el impacto que tiene en las economías de América Latina y el Caribe.
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Covid-19 Impacts Migrant Vulnerabilities and Remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean
Manuel Orozco was interviewed on CGTN America about the impact of the United States’ Covid-19 related economic crisis on Latin American migrants and remittances sent to Latin America. “Migrant workers all over the world are losing their jobs, and perhaps the job losses are higher than for the native-born population. One of the consequences is that migrants feel constrained from continuing sending money to their families.”
Where Are Latin Americans Most At Risk of Starvation?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ takes on food insecurity in the region amid Covid-19 and the role of the government, the private sector and multilateral organizations in ensuring citizens have access to food.
Costa Rica Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Costa Rica became the first Central American country, and the sixth one in Latin America, to fully legalize same-sex marriage.
Will Police Forces Undergo Reforms in Latin America?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ takes on the likelihood of police reform in the region following protests against racism and police brutality.
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El Día Internacional de las Remesas Familiares en tiempos de Covid-19
El pasado 16 de junio, el experto en migraciones, remesas y desarrollo Manuel Orozco fue entrevistado por la periodista Gabriela Frías en conmemoración por el Día Internacional de las Remesas Familiares. Orozco explicó el impacto que la actual crisis del Covid-19 está teniendo en los trabajos de los migrantes, así como para las remesas y la importancia de remesas para familias.
Covid-19 Will Make Things Difficult for Electric Vehicles in Latin America
In an interview with Diálogo Chino, Lisa Viscidi, director of the Energy, Climate Change & Extractive Industries Program, notes that the use of electric vehicles is growing throughout Latin America, but Covid-19 could stall progress.
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A new president for Guyana, the next non-OPEC oil giant
Lisa Viscidi, director of the Energy, Climate Change and Extractive Industries Program, sits down with S&P Global Platts to discuss Guyana’s newly inaugurated president and the implications for its oil future.
Is Chile On Track to Become Carbon Neutral By 2050?
An Energy Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ takes on the progress of Chile’s transition toward renewable energy.
To Address Inequality, Look Racism in the Face
Washington’s economic and political reform agenda isn’t wrong. It’s just too narrowly conceived. To work, it must address Latin America’s pernicious and pervasive inequality and racism.
Shifter: “Vamos hacia una intensificación de los nacionalismos”
Michael Shifter, presidente del Diálogo Inter-Americano, habló con Carlos Morales Peña de Forbes Bolivia sobre la crisis desatada por el Covid-19, su efecto en el orden político y económico mundial, los posibles cambios en el proceso de globalización y el rol de China, entre otros.
Latin America, A Pending Assignment
Latin America finds itself at a moment of enormous challenge. The region’s ability to preserve its conquests and overcome its faults and limitations will be put to a severe test. But there are clear signs indicating the path we need to take, and there are proven recommendations we can follow. We hold the key to unraveling over 500 years of unfulfilled promises.