Venezuela en la OEA
Michael Shifter analiza en CNN la controversia por el debate en la OEA sobre Venezuela.
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Venezuela Suspends the Legislative Powers of the General Assembly
On April 1st Michael Shifter was interviewed by Melissa Culross and Jon Bristow of KCBS News Radio based in San Francisco. The interview focused on a discussion of the events leading to the reversal of Venezuela’s Supreme Court decision to suspend the legislative powers of the General Assembly. Although many issues remain unsolved, the swift reversal of the decision served as a testament to the power of domestic and international pressures in influencing the government Michael said. Michael also discussed several other problems facing Venezuela such as crime, inadequate resources, and absent rule of law.
Three challenges facing Lenin Moreno in Ecuador
While many talk about the return of the right in Latin America, Rafael Correa’s “citizen revolution” won another term in office: former vice president Lenín Moreno will rule until 2021 after defeating former banker Guillermo Lasso in a close second round vote. Although the opposition candidate denounced electoral fraud, other Latin American governments, as well as the observation mission of the Organization of American States (OAS), have recognized the results. On May 24, then, Correa will hand his chosen successor the presidency and a series of challenges: economic decline, social polarization and (less urgent) a foreign policy in need of some adjustments.
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.
U.S. Pressure on Venezuela Could Backfire
More regional governments are waking up to Venezuela’s disaster and are willing to do something about it. If Washington assumes a more unilateral, interventionist stance, progress could stall, drawing the United States and a transformed Latin America further apart.
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Maduro Holds on in Venezuela
In this interview with BBC World News, Michael Shifter analyzes the situation in Venezuela the day when the Andean country erupts in its “Mother Of All Protests”, leaving three dead and many injured.
Cualquier final de la crisis en Venezuela es posible
A pesar de las protestas, los especialistas opinan que el chavismo aún tiene espaldas para aguantar en el poder.
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Los primeros 100 días de Donald Trump y su relación con América Latina
De cara al cumplimiento de los primeros 100 días en el poder de Donald Trump, Michael Shifter se refirió en entrevista con NTN24 a la postura de la administración del presidente estadounidense con Venezuela hacia el futuro próximo y aseguró que considera que se pueden esperar más sanciones para quienes están acusados de violaciones de Derechos Humanos y corrupción, “va a haber más y más duras”, señaló.
Estados Unidos y América Latina andan por caminos separados, mientras varias instituciones hemisféricas disminuyen en relevancia
Cuba Posible entrevista a Peter Hakim y Michael Shifter en conjunto para conversar sobre la integración latinoamericana y las relaciones “Norte-Sur”.
Venezuela’s Bad Neighbor Policy
Why It Quit the Organization of American States
Argentina: At a Turning Point
On April 27th, The Dialogue, the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS), and the Brookings Institution hosted an event with Argentina’s President, Mauricio Macri. In the event, Argentina: At a turning point, Macri addressed the country’s challenges and the current administration’s plans for the future.
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Los venezolanos no creen hoy en mediadores
Michael Shifter es entrevistado por Juan Carlos Iragorri desde Madrid sobre la crisis en Venezuela y la próxima visita de Juan Manuel Santos a Washington.
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Dialogue with the Candidates for Commissioner of the IACHR
An open civil society forum with the nominees for the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.
US-Latin America Energy Investment
While the Trump administration’s “America first” policies are aimed primarily at giving higher priority to national security and economic growth for the United States, the White House’s approach will have impacts on energy relations with the rest of the hemisphere that should also be considered.
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Entrevista a Miguel Vargas Maldonado, Canciller de la Republica Dominicana
El canciller de la Republica Dominicana, Ing. Miguel Vargas Maldonado, charla con Nicole Wasson, reportera del Latin America Advisor, sobre las relaciones entre la República Dominicana y Estados Unidos, su visita a Washington, la crisis política y económica en Venezuela, y las relaciones de su país con Haití.