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Democratic Governance

Although the majority of Latin America’s states are governed by constitutional democracies, challenges to effective democratic governance remain. Leaders confront the task of managing economic and social affairs while representing heterogeneous societies with heightened expectations.

Economics, Finance & Trade

Economic opportunities have become the main force driving relationships in the Western Hemisphere, but Latin American countries face enormous challenges in strengthening their international competitiveness and assuring their position in global finance and trade flows.

Future of Latin America

The impact of profound transformations in the global economy, climate change, and new information and communications technologies make it clear that Latin America’s future is inextricably connected to developments taking place beyond the region’s borders.

Gender Rights

High levels of social exclusion, inequality, and gender-based violence persist among women and the LGBTQ community in the region. Although progress has been made, the rights of these groups remain a growing concern.

Inter-American Relations

Recent political and economic transformations in the Americas, north and south, create potential synergies and mutual opportunities. Equitable prosperity requires extensive cooperation among the countries of the Hemisphere to address shared challenges.

Security & Drug Policy

Latin America’s citizens persistently cite rising levels of crime and violence as their main concern. Developments linked to heightened insecurity undermine democratic processes and stunt economic growth.

Social Equity

Despite making great strides in recent years, Latin America and the Caribbean remains the world’s most unequal region. To effectively deliver on the promise of growth, the Hemisphere’s policymakers need still better guarantee shared prosperity, protections, and rights.

US Policy

The US-Latin America relationship has changed profoundly in recent years; however, the US remains a vital partner to many Latin American nations. Greater cooperation is needed to exploit the still enormous untapped opportunities of their relationship in economics, trade, and energy.