Defeat at the OAS Meeting & US Influence in the Americas
Defeat at the OAS meeting was the first concrete setback for US interests as a result of the Trump Administration’s apparent ambivalence about defending democratic values.
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Migration From Latin America and the Caribbean to the United States: Policy Options
Migration from Latin America and the Caribbean to the United States has grown steadily over the past forty years. In addition to leaving their countries amidst political and economic hardship, the vast majority of these migrants face additional challenges to their legal status. One way to look for solutions is to consider a comprehensive approach to migration through recruitment, retention, return, relief and reform.
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Ataque a la Asamblea Nacional, Corea del Norte, Trump y el G20
El ataque a la Asamblea Nacional en Venezuela, tensiones diplomáticas con Corea del Norte, y la reunión del G20 en Hamburgo – temas de discusión en este programa de Club de Prensa. Presentado por Juan Carlos Iragorri, con la participación de Xavier Vilà, periodista y analista catalán; José López Zamorano, corresponsal jefe de ‘Notimex’ – México; Michael Shifter, presidente del Diálogo Interamericano.
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The Fight Against Corruption in Colombia
On July 7, the Woodrow Wilson Center and the Inter-American Dialogue invited Fernando Carrillo Flórez and Edgardo Maya Villazón, the respective Colombian Inspector and Comptrollers Generals, to address the growing issue of corruption in Colombia and their plans to solve it.
Clean Power in Latin America
As Latin America moves towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fulfilling its Paris commitments, it must also work to meet rapidly growing electricity demand, which is projected to almost double by 2040.
Migrant Financial Health
Addressing the unique financial needs of migrants will optimize the potential of their contributions and those of future generations.
Cross Border Remittances: Technology in the Origin and Innovation on the Payout
Enabling tools that motivate remittance recipients to access and use a variety of financial services needed to increase assets is key to wealth generation.
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Acusaciones contra Humala, condena a Lula da Silva, Trump en París
En este episodio de Club de Prensa presentado por José Díaz Briseño, las acusaciones de corrupción hacia Ollanta Humala, la condena sobre Lula da Silva y la actitud de Donald Trump durante su viaje a Paris son analizadas por Michael Shifter, presidente del Diálogo Interamericano, María Peña, corresponsal de ‘La Opinión’ – Los Ángeles, y Jan Martínez Ahrens, corresponsal jefe de ‘El País’ de Madrid en Washington.
El cambio climático que enfriará las relaciones
Victoria Isabel Cardiel C. entrevista a Lisa Viscidi, la directora del Programa de Energía, Cambio Climático e Industrias Extractivas del Diálogo Interamericano, sobre la decisión de Donald Trump de retirar a Estados Unidos del Acuerdo de París y cómo afectará a América Latina.
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Lessons from Brazil: Crisis, Corruption, and Global Cooperation
A candid discussion on the Brazilian experience and ways to improve international cooperation against corruption, featuring Brazil’s Prosecutor General and the Acting US Assistant Attorney General
Contributions of Migrants and Diaspora to All Dimensions of Sustainable Development, Including Remittances and Portability of Earned Benefits
Migrants’ economic contributions can be successfully leveraged for development if policies consider them in relation to drivers of migration and development challenges.
Venezuela After the Constituent Assembly
The constituyente could set the stage for the Maduro government to consolidate its power, criminalize the opposition, and usher in a new and even darker phase in Venezuela’s crisis.
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Maduro’s Power Grab
Michael Shifter joined BBC World News America on July 27 to discuss the then-upcoming Constituyente in Venezuela. Shifter talked about this vote as one of the main watershed moments in the almost 20 years of Chavismo in the Bolivarian country. Furthermore, Shifter spoke on the rationale behind President Maduro’s decision to hold this unconstitutional vote. The interview concluded with a conversation about the current state of the Venezuelan economy as it continues to worsen each day the political crisis continues.
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US-Mexico Relations in Flux
US-Mexico relations in the Trump era are fragile and likely to remain tumultuous according to Andrés Rozental.
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Las sanciones de Estados Unidos contra Venezuela a examen
Es estas dos entrevistas con NTN24 y CNN Español, Michael Shifter habló sobre las sanciones que el gobierno estadounidense ha impuesto y puede imponer sobre el gobierno venezolano. Shifter reconoció que las sanciones individuales contra altos funcionarios del gobierno y Maduro mismo no tendrán gran impacto, pero también advirtió que sanciones contra el sector petrolero podrían causar más sufrimiento para el pueblo venezolano sin impactar a los gobernantes del país.