Is press freedom seriously jeopardized in these countries or elsewhere in the region? What implications does it have for the state of democracy? Should regional bodies or other organizations be taking action? If so, how?
What is the best way to deal with drugs? Criminalizing drug users or treating them as patients?
Among Latin Americas, there is a growing consensus that the root cause of their violent crime wave is the massive use of narcotics in the US.
In 2012, three presidential elections – in Mexico, Venezuela, and the United States – could alter the political map and relations in the Americas.
The present document argues that in Mexico, until now, the debate on the standards and teacher evaluations has been minimal, uninformed and ineffective; so, our hope is that this analysis contributes to open a true public debate on these standards and evaluations and on their development and implementation.
Is the TPP on track to complete a framework in 2012, as planned?
Does the Michoacán election portend a return of the PRI to the presidency next year?
With primary elections approaching, the candidates vying for their parties’ nomination are making their agendas heard.
The 4+1 program is an ongoing initiative that began in 2005. The recent study, evaluated 24 projects that supported 215 jobs.
Despite reports in recent months that Mexican manufacturing is experiencing a resurgence, Mexico’s industrial sector faces tremendous challenges.
Members of Congress met with policy experts and government officials to discuss violence and crime in the region.
This report analyzes the 4+1 project undertaken by migrant HTAs along with the Mexican federal, state and municipal governments and Western Union.
Focusing on transnational crime is a top priority of the Obama administration’s policy in Latin America.
The question remains if Mexico has achieved a degree of institutional development consistent with its participation in those organizations.
Is growing violence in Mexico and elsewhere in Latin America a sign of failures in drug policy? Has the Obama administration made any significant change in anti-drug efforts? What policies should it be pursuing?
