In recent years, the state of democratic governance in Latin America has been decidedly mixed. Discussion has turned away from elections and the leftward swings in several countries. Electoral contests are increasingly a matter of routine, and ideology has become notably less salient. The debate now centers on how leaders and institutions confront the complicated tasks of managing their economic and social affairs while representing heterogeneous societies with heightened demands and expectations.
The Inter-American Dialogue closely monitors the state of democratic governance and the rule of law in the countries of the Western Hemisphere. Our analysis, reports, and exchanges serve to encourage compliance with regional and international democratic commitments. In recent years, the Dialogue has placed emphasis on elections, press freedom, public opinion within Latin America’s growing middle class, and the implications of political shifts.
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Michael Camilleri, director del programa Estado de Derecho Peter D. Bell del Diálogo, participó en el programa “5 minutos con” en France 24. Habló sobre la candidatura de Joe Biden y sus planes en materia de migración, Venezuela y el acuerdo comercial con México.
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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.
A Latin America Advisor Q&A on Bolivia’s 2020 presidential election and what Luis Arce’s win means for the Andean nation.
Con Arce como ministro, la economía creció durante más de una década, con un promedio anual del 4,6% y la pobreza cayó al 37% gracias a los subsidios, logros que podrían "revertirse" debido al "momento crítico" [causado por la crisis económica] que atraviesa Bolivia.
2020 no es 2008 ni 2012: la región ha cambiado… Volver a lo de Obama [bajo una presidencia de Biden] no es posible, porque las condiciones no son las mismas.
