Will Mexico’s New Congress Realize AMLO’s Reforms?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views on judicial reforms in Mexico.
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How Much Will Brazil’s Tax Reform Spur the Economy?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views on Brazil’s Congressional overhaul of the country’s tax system.
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Shifter: “The coup attempt takes precedence over everything else”
Michael Shifter, senior fellow at the Inter-American Dialogue and adjunct professor at Georgetown University, joined CNN for an interview to discuss the ongoing situation in Peru where the now former President Pedro Castillo tried to shut down Congress and was subsequently impeached.
Congressional Staff Briefing: China’s Covid-19 Engagement with Latin America
On July 8, 2021, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted a congressional staff briefing on China’s Covid-19 engagement with Latin America. Panelists discussed developments in Chinese diplomacy in the Latin American region, both before and amid the pandemic.
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Shifter: “América Latina ha cambiado de manera muy dramática”
Michael Shifter, presidente del Diálogo Interamericano, habló con María Emma Mejía sobre su tiempo como presidente del Diálogo Interamericano y la relación entre la nueva administración de los Estados Unidos y América Latina. Durante la entrevista, también se exploró cómo ha cambiado la relación entre Estados Unidos y Colombia por causa de las recientes protestas sociales.
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Shifter: “[Sagasti] is committed to democracy”
Michael Shifter, president of the Inter-American Dialogue, spoke with Rafael Romo of CNN about the ongoing crisis in Peru and the upcoming presidential elections taking place early next year.
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US Regional Cooperation on Covid-19 with Congresswoman Donna Shalala
On March 26, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted a conference call with Congresswoman Donna Shalala (D-FL, 27). The discussion centered around the spread of Covid-19 in Latin America & the Caribbean and how the United States can work with international partners to combat the pandemic.
Is Congress Likely to Approve the USMCA This Year?
What is the outlook and most-likely timeline for advancing USMCA in the 116th Congress?
Congressional Staff Briefing: Situation in Venezuela
On Thursday, January 31st, Dialogue president Michael Shifter briefed key Congressional staff during a meeting organized by the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
Congressional Staff Briefing: TPS with FUSADES
On February 14, 2018, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted a private briefing for key Congressional staff on the subject of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) with La Fundación Salvadoreña para el Desarrollo Económico y Social (FUSADES), a Salvadoran think tank.
CMWG: Consequences of Ending TPS for the US and El Salvador
On Tuesday, February 13, the Inter-American Dialogue convened a private dinner discussion with members of Congress and a delegation of Salvadoran representatives from the private sector to discuss the issue of Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
Congressional Staff Briefing: Mexican officials urge continued energy integration with US
Mexico’s energy reform has led to a remarkable boost in investment, and the expected increase in the country’s crude oil production will strengthen energy security not only for Mexico but also at the regional level.
US – Latin America Energy Investment under the Trump Administration
On March 7th, the Inter-American Dialogue and CAF-Development Bank of Latin America organized a roundtable with a diverse group of experts to provide input for a forthcoming report on US investment in Latin American energy.
Capitol Hill Symposium: Zika Crisis & Implications for US Policy
Lawmakers join the Dialogue and the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health in open discussion on the Zika virus as a global health crisis.
Will Congress Unravel the Trans-Pacific Partnership?
How will election-year politics play into the TPP’s future? What steps can supporters of the accord take to help secure passage?