Analysis

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Toward Stronger India-Latin America Economic Relations?

Despite much talk of enhanced Indian engagement with the region over the past decade, India-Latin America ties remain relatively limited.

Margaret Myers, Steven Holmes

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ MVIRDC WTC Mumbai's On Trade Journal

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North America 2.0 | Forging a Continental Future

Published by the Wilson Center, North America 2.0 | Forging a Continental Future offers an agenda for how the region’s leaders can forge inclusive and effective strategies that ensure North America’s next decades build upon past successes—while addressing serious shortcomings.

Daniela Stevens

Books ˙ ˙ The Wilson Center

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Dictatorial Radicalization in Nicaragua: From Repression to Extremism?

This report presents an updated review of the Nicaraguan situation after November 2021 and analyzes the gradual increase in repression that has devolved into systematic impunity, particularly through the closure of NGOs. It also looks at the effects of external financing, the pressure of the international community, and international sanctions. This is a research effort led by the Inter-American Dialogue.

Manuel Orozco

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What Does Lula’s Political Comeback Mean for Brazil?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s win in Brazil’s presidential election.

Peter Hakim, Joel Korn, Beatrice Rangel, Melvyn Levitsky, Nicholas Borges

Latin America Advisor ˙

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Haiti’s Frustration with International Aid

On October 25, 2022, Think Tank Haiti (TTH) – a joint collaboration between Université Quisqueya and the Inter-American Dialogue – hosted a webinar titled “Haiti’s Frustration with International Aid.” During the event, prominent Haiti scholar and sociologist, Michèle Oriol, discussed her recent paper “International Aid or Foreign Policy? Lessons Learned since 1990” and her findings.

Patrick Springer

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A Rough Road Ahead for China-Latin America Relations?

Xi’s work report, which was delivered during the Party Congress, and Chinese officials’ interpretations of it, will shape the country’s domestic and foreign policy in the coming months and years, and, though not expressly focused on China’s plans for overseas engagement, will also have major implications for Latin America and other regions.

Margaret Myers

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ A Belt & Rough Road?: China-Latin America Relations

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Orozco: Los cómplices del régimen “no están a salvo” de sanciones de EEUU

En una conversación con Confidencial, Manuel Orozco, director del Programa de Migración, Remesas y Desarrollo del Diálogo Interamericano, analizó la orden ejecutiva 13851, que dictó Joseph Biden con el fin de limitar la relación comercial de Estados Unidos con Nicaragua. 

Manuel Orozco

Interviews ˙ ˙ Confidencial

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Cinco respuestas a la radicalización de la dictadura en Nicaragua

Después de la farsa electoral de noviembre 2021 y con su tercera continuidad autoritaria, Daniel Ortega prometió “borrón y cuenta nueva, y vamos adelante.” Esta declaración cimentó lo que se convirtió en la radicalización del autoritarismo del régimen.

Manuel Orozco

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Confidencial

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Would Intervention by Foreign Troops Help Stabilize Haiti?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on Haiti’s appeal for foreign intervention to help stabilize the country.

Peter Hakim, Jacky Lumarque, Georges Fauriol, Keith Mines, Bocchit Edmond

Latin America Advisor ˙

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Why Is International Support Falling for Venezuela’s Guaidó?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on dwindling international support for Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó.

Abraham Lowenthal, Julia Buxton, Víctor M. Mijares, Luisa Acedo, Steve Ellner

Latin America Advisor ˙

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How Can Puerto Rico Strengthen its Power Grid?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on Puerto Rico’s power sector following damage caused by Hurricane Fiona.

Rocío M. Velez, Charles R. Venator Santiago, Ingrid M. Vila Biaggi, Cate Long, José J. Villamil, Lionel R. Orama Exclusa, Tom Sanzillo

Energy Advisor ˙

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Are Remittance Costs Coming Down in Latin America?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on remittance costs in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Manuel Orozco, Julia Yansura, Chad Harper, Kai Schmitz

Financial Advisor ˙