Will Guatemala’s Stalemate Over CICIG Continue?
Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales has banned the entry of CICIG’s chief and refused to renew the agency’s mandate. What’s next?
Analysis
Justice and Democracy in Nicaragua: Necessary Steps for Political Change
It is now becoming increasingly clear that recent protests reflect the anger of the Nicaraguan people towards what many describe as an environment of systematic corruption and abuse of authority that has spanned almost 30 years.
Private Roundtable with Hugo de Zela
On September 21, 2018, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted a private roundtable event featuring Hugo de Zela, the vice minister of Foreign Relations of Peru.
Macri Tries to Weather Argentina’s Economic Storm by Ending ‘Gradualismo’
Once again, Argentina has become synonymous with crisis. The Argentine peso has already lost half of its value against the dollar this year, and the economy is projected to contract by at least 2 percent while inflation reaches 40 percent. Beleaguered President Mauricio Macri is asking the International Monetary Fund for additional assistant, only three months after finalizing a loan agreement. Not surprisingly, Macri’s domestic popularity has suffered, weakening his re-election prospects next year.
How Are Trade Tensions Affecting Latin America?
As the trade war between China and the United States intensifies, how is it affecting Latin American economies?
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A Conversation with Valdrack Jaentschke
On September 24, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted a conversation between Valdrack Jaentschke, Nicaragua’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs and Dialogue President Michael Shifter. The conversation began with introductory observations on some of the most poignant issues currently going on in Nicaragua; where according to the OAS and UN, protests against the Ortega regime have been met with repression from the government.
What Will Relations With China Mean for El Salvador?
El Salvador on Aug. 21 became the latest country to break diplomatic relations with Taiwan in favor of establishing them with China. The move left Taiwan with just 17 nations that recognize its government, nine of which are in Latin America and the Caribbean. Why did El Salvador’s government make…
What Did Maduro Accomplish on His Trip to China?
China this month agreed to extend $5 billion in credit to Venezuela as the South American country faces severe economic problems including hyperinflation and dire shortages of food, medicines and basic goods. Finance Minister Simón Zerpa announced the credit line as President Nicolás Maduro was departing for China to seek…
Will AMLO Be Able to Bring Peace and Security to Mexico?
Will President-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador be able to curb Mexico’s growing insecurity?
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A Conversation with Carlos Calleja
On September 27, the Inter-American Dialogue and Alianza Americas hosted a conversation with Carlos Calleja, Vice President of Grupo Calleja and candidate for president of El Salvador from the ARENA Party.
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Brazilian Elections: Starting Over or More of the Same?
On September 25th, 2018, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted an event to address key factors in 2018 Brazilian election featuring Monica de Bolle and Mauricio Moura.
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Corruption, Crisis, and CICIG: What Next for the Rule of Law in Guatemala?
On September 28th, the Inter-American Dialogue partnered with the Council of the Americas to host an event titled Corruption and Crisis in Guatemala: The Past, Present, and Future of CICIG.
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Camilleri: ¿En qué están los DD.HH. a 70 años de su declaración universal?
En el 70 aniversario de la Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos y la Declaración Americana de los Derechos y Deberes del Hombre, la Universidad de Los Andes en Bogotá organizó una conferencia sobre el impacto y las implicaciones de estas convenciones en la cual participó Michael Camilleri, director del programa Peter D. Bell de Estado de Derecho del Diálogo Interamericano.
La democracia en América Latina: mejor de lo que suena
Continuar con la tarea de construcción democrática que iniciaron los latinoamericanos durante el siglo pasado es nuestro deber, pero es también nuestra única oportunidad. Con todos sus exasperantes defectos y limitaciones, la opción a la democracia en América Latina es una sola: la oscuridad.
How Does the New USMCA Deal Affect the Energy Sector?
How does USMCA, the new NAFTA deal, affect the energy sector? What are the biggest changes? Will it boost investment and cooperation?