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Rethinking Drug Policy in the Americas

On December 15, 2020, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted the webinar “Rethinking Drug Policy in the Americas.” The panel discussed the report of the Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission, its evaluations of US counternarcotics policy in the Americas and recommendations for its reform.

Catharine Christie

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Joe Biden habla en un evento de 2019

Joe Biden, Friend of Latin America

When President Biden takes office in January, he will not approach Latin America with a blank checkbook or magic formulas for hemispheric comity and recovery, but he will offer his characteristic humanity, his belief in the region’s promise, and his administration’s steadfast engagement.

Michael Camilleri

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ La Nación

Moderator: Michael Camilleri, Panelists (Right to Left): Laura Zommer, Arturo Valenzuela, Felipe Estefan, and Ilona Szabó. Image of Peruvian protestor sign reading “somos la generación que hará caer a los corruptos”. Video

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.

Azul Hidalgo Solá

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Michael Camilleri habla como panelista del evento convocado por Fundamedios Video

La transición presidencial y el rol de la prensa en las elecciones en USA

El 24 de noviembre se llevó a cabo el webinar “La transición presidencial y el rol de la prensa en las elecciones en USA” organizado por Fundamedios, con la participación de Michael Camilleri, director del programa Estado de Derecho Peter D. Bell del Diálogo Interamericano.

Michael Camilleri, Frank LaRue

Event Summaries ˙ ˙ Fundamedios

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

Donald Trump da un discurso desde un podio Video

Camilleri: “Los medios de comunicación existen para informar, no para desinformar”

Michael Camilleri habló con Camila Zuluaga de Blu Radio sobre cuál ha sido el papel de los medios en las elecciones de los Estados Unidos. La conversación abordó el debate sobre la conferencia de prensa controversial del presidente Trump el 5 de noviembre y la decisión de varios medios de comunicación de cortar su cobertura en medio del evento.

Michael Camilleri, Camila Zuluaga

Interviews ˙ ˙ Blu Radio

Moderator: Michael Camilleri, Opening Remarks: Renata Segura, Speakers (Right to Left): Elizabeth Dickenson, Juan Fernando Cristo, Paul Angelo, and Adriana Mejía Hernández. Image of Colombian protestors walking on a street. Video

Waiting for Peace: Violence Against Social Leaders in Colombia

On October 21, 2020, the Dialogue along with the International Crisis Group (ICG) hosted “Waiting for Peace: Violence Against Social Leaders in Colombia”. Panelists debated the findings of the ICG’s new report “Leaders Under Fire: Defending Colombia’s Front Line of Peace” and engaged in a discussion on the current rise in violence against social leaders and the implementation of the 2016 peace agreement.

Azul Hidalgo Solá

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Moderator: Michael Camilleri (Top left)/ Speakers: Sergio Bitar, Catalina Botero, Carlos Ayala, and Alexandra Huneeus (Top left to right then bottom)/ Image of Chilean protests and flag Video

The Context of the Constitutional Reform in Chile: The Comparative International Experience

On October 5, 2020, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted “The Context of the Constitutional Reform in Chile: The Comparative International Experience,” part of a series of events related to the process of constitutional reform in Chile. Panelists discussed a set of comparative examples from which Chile can draw lessons from as well as considerations that Chile must make as they undergo the process of constitutional reform.

Azul Hidalgo Solá

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Venezuela’s Humanitarian and Human Rights Crises – The Search for Innovative Responses

On September 30, 2020, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted “Venezuela’s Humanitarian and Human Rights Crises-The Search for Innovative Responses” to discuss the current humanitarian situation as well as present the findings of the Dialogue’s Rule of Law Program’s report, Corruption and Crisis in Venezuela: Asset Repatriation for Humanitarian Relief.

Catharine Christie, Azul Hidalgo Solá

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La recta final de las elecciones presidenciales en EEUU

El 30 de septiembre se llevó a cabo el webinar “La Recta Final de las Elecciones Presidenciales en EEUU” organizado por la Universidad de Columbia y su Global Centers – Santiago, con la participación de Michael Camilleri, director del programa Estado de Derecho Peter D. Bell del Diálogo Interamericano.

Michael Camilleri

Event Summaries ˙ ˙ Colombia Global Centers | Santiago

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Corruption and Crisis in Venezuela: Asset Repatriation for Humanitarian Relief

This report from the Dialogue’s Peter D. Bell Rule of Law Program analyzes one of the salient features of contemporary Venezuela—rampant corruption—and presents detailed proposals for repatriating stolen assets for the benefit of the Venezuelan people.

Michael Camilleri

Reports ˙ ˙ Download Report

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Colombia, en el radar de la carrera por la presidencia de Estados Unidos

En esta entrevista para el programa La Noche de NTN24, Michael Camilleri habla de la acusación del presidente Donald Trump contra el candidato a la presidencia Joe Biden de haber apoyado el proceso de paz en Colombia y de ser el culpable por ello del crecimiento de los cultivos ilícitos.

Michael Camilleri, Jefferson Beltrán

Interviews ˙ ˙ NTN24