Analysis Archive - The Dialogue

Panelists Chavez, Ullmer, Mendrala, Arnson, Orozco

A Push for Freedom: Ensuring a Democratic Transition in Nicaragua Through International Pressure

On May 9, 2022, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted a public event to discuss the current democratic erosion in Nicaragua and the ways the international community should react to increasing impunity by the Ortega-Murillo regime.

Andrea Colombo

Event Summaries ˙ May 13, 2022

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega is seeking a fourth consecutive term in Sunday’s election. His government has imprisoned or forced into exile virtually every candidate who could pose a serious challenge to him. // File Photo: Nicaraguan Government.

What Will Sunday’s Election Mean for Nicaraguans?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on the upcoming presidential elections in Nicaragua.

Lucía Pineda Ubau, John F. Maisto, Jennie Lincoln

Latin America Advisor ˙ Nov 5, 2021

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro last month created a commission with the aim of revamping the country’s oil industry, which he said was in a state of emergency. // File Photo: Venezuelan Government.

What Does Maduro’s ‘Energy Emergency’ Mean for Venezuela?

How much will the latest sanctions hurt Venezuela’s oil production and exports, and will the move ultimately result in significantly more pressure on Maduro to step down?

Francisco J. Monaldi, Massimiliano Ballotta, Javier Coronado, Arturo H. Banegas Masiá, Richard N. Sawaya

Energy Advisor ˙ Mar 5, 2020