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Argentina’s Energy Sector Challenges

In an interview with Benjamin Gedan, director of the Wilson Center’s Argentina Project, Lisa Viscidi discusses the current conditions and outlook for three key components of the Argentine energy sector.

Lisa Viscidi, Benjamin Gedan

Interviews ˙ ˙ Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Reunión privada con los gobernadores de Jujuy, Chaco y Corrientes

El miércoles 14 de noviembre, el Diálogo Interamericano dió la bienvenida a una comitiva argentina encabezada por el Jefe de Misión Adjunto, Gerardo Díaz Bartolomé. La comitiva estaba compuesta por los gobernadores Gerardo Morales (Jujuy), Domingo Peppo (Chaco), Gustavo Valdés (Corrientes) y Alejandro Caldarelli, Secretario de Provincias y Municipios del Ministerio del Interior Obras Públicas y Vivienda.

Gastón Ocampo

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Police Transformation in Latin America by 2030

A new report by Dialogue fellow Kevin Casas, Paola González and Liliana Mesías analyzes the dominant trends in police behavior and organization and predicts how they will shape police forces over time.

Kevin Casas-Zamora, Paola González , Liliana Mesías

Reports ˙ ˙ Download Report

The G20 in Buenos Aires Will Disappoint–But Not All Is Lost

In the annual meeting of the world’s largest economies, which starts on Friday in Argentina, it seemed that Latin America and its most pressing concerns – such as the crisis in Venezuela – would be the priorities. However, it is now clear that the current complex global dynamic will dominate.

Irene Estefanía, Ben Raderstorf

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ The New York Times Español

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La educación en Argentina: Una realidad incómoda

Durante el X Foro de Calidad Educativa, celebrado el 9 de noviembre en Buenos Aires, Ariel Fiszbein del Programa de Educación del Diálogo Interamericano presentó el Informe de Progreso Educativo de Argentina, el cual analiza el estado de la educación argentina con el propósito de visibilizar los principales desafíos educativos de la nación y presentar recomendaciones para abordarlos.

Maria Oviedo

Presentations ˙ ˙ X Foro de Calidad Educativa: Innovar para Aprender

31st Meeting of the Working Group on Latin America

On December 7, 2018, the Inter-American Dialogue’s Working Group on Latin America met for its 31st session. Dating back to 2001, the group is one of the longest-running and most successful initiatives at the Dialogue.

Irene Estefanía

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Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Panama earlier this month following the G-20 Summit. Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela and Panamanian youths greeted him at Tocumen International Airport. // Photo: Panamanian Government.

Are Ties With China Paying off for Latin America?

What costs will Latin American countries face in exchange for China’s support, and what are China’s main goals in extending its influence in the region?

Ricardo Barrios, Jorge Heine, Andrea M. Ewart, Ray Walser

Latin America Advisor ˙

File Photo: Luca Galiuzzi via CC license.

¿Puede Sudamérica capitalizar sus reservas de litio?

¿Qué tan bien están los países sudamericanos involucrando a inversionistas internacionales en sus estrategias de desarrollo de litio?

William Tahil, Juan Carlos Zuleta, David Merriman

Latin America Advisor ˙

Secretary Gustavo Lopetegui Explains the Argentine Energy Market’s Competitive Edge

Argentina’s economic crisis and the fiscal belt-tightening it demands have led to gradual cuts to wholesale electricity and natural gas subsidies for consumers and a liberalization of energy prices over the course of Mauricio Macri’s administration. This has helped make Argentina more attractive as a destination for energy investment despite its economic tumult, said Argentine Secretary of Energy Gustavo Lopetegui at an event organized by the Inter-American Dialogue on March 14.

Nate Graham, Bentleigh Asboth

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Former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner recently announced that she would be running for vice president on a ticket headed by her former cabinet chief, Alberto Fernández. // File Photo: Facebook site of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.

How Has CFK’s Move Altered Argentina’s Race?

Does former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner have a better chance at a comeback by betting on the vice presidency?

Graciela Römer, Andrés Asiain, Charles H. Blake, Nicolás Saldías, Paula Alonso

Latin America Advisor ˙