Corruption, Violence & Reform: Honduras’ Struggle

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Among Latin American countries, the challenges faced by Honduras today are some of the most severe. Ongoing corruption scandals, lackluster growth, and persistent violence have hobbled the public’s trust in politics and public institutions. At the same time, reform efforts to date have been halfhearted. The recently announced OAS “Support Mission against Corruption and Impunity in Honduras” (MACCIH) has been met with mixed reactions. Many are skeptical about the government’s commitment to fighting corruption and improving democratic governance through existing institutions and insist on new mechanisms.

In light of these issues, the Inter-American Dialogue and the Center for Latin American and Latino Studies at American University welcome two top experts to discuss the country’s current crisis and prospects for reform.

Speaker

Commentator

Hugo Noé Pino

Economist
Central American Institute for Fiscal Studies
@hnoepino

Carlos Ponce

Director, Latin America Programs
Freedom House
@ceponces

Moderators

 

Eric Hershberg

Director, Center for Latin Amercan and Latino Studies
American University
@AU_CLALS

Michael Shifter

President
Inter-American Dialogue 
@MichaelShifter