Analysis

Michael Shifter in his IAD office

Shifter: “Lo que Estados Unidos quiere más que nada es acordarse sobre temas migratorios”

El 16 de mayo 2022, Michael Shifter, presidente del Diálogo Interamericano, ha sido entrevistado por el periódico argentino El Destape sobre la próxima Cumbre de las Américas y los límites de la política de Biden hacia América Latina. La conversación se enfoco principalmente en las consecuencias domésticas dentro de Estados Unidos ante un posible fracaso de la Cumbre.

Michael Shifter

Interviews ˙ ˙ El Destape

Political discourse is prevalent in Latin America via Twitter. Billionaire Elon Musk is seeking to buy the platform, though he said Friday that the deal was “temporarily on hold.” // File Photo: Marten Bjork via Unsplash.com.

What Might Changes at Twitter Mean for Latin Americans?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on what changes to Twitter might mean for Latin Americans.

Douglass Cassel, Mary Hansel, César Ricaurte, Vanessa Rubio-Márquez, Edison Lanza, Matías Jackson

Latin America Advisor ˙

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador last month proposed a package of election reforms. One of the changes would eliminate the body that oversees elections and replace it with a new agency. // File Photo: Mexican Government.

What Would AMLO’s Election Reforms Mean for Mexico?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on Mexican President López Obrador’s proposed electoral reform.

Nicolás Mariscal, Alma Caballero, Gerónimo Gutiérrez Fernández, Pamela K. Starr, Lila Abed, Rubén Olmos Rodríguez, Georgina De la Fuente

Latin America Advisor ˙

Cover declaration

Declaration Strengthened School Leaders

This declaration contains key messages and recommendations to continue strengthening the leadership of teachers and principals in the region. 

Grupo de Trabajo Líderes Escolares Fortalecidos

Reports ˙ ˙ Download the Declaration

Heads of state from across the Americas are to gather next month in Los Angeles for the Summit of the Americas. A meeting of the most recent summit, in Lima in 2018, is pictured. // File Photo: Peruvian Government

How Much Can the Summit of the Americas Achieve?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on the upcoming Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles.

Maureen Meyer, Roberta Lajous, Peter DeShazo, Katya Rimkunas

Latin America Advisor ˙

Photo of Manuel Orozco from CONFIDENCIAL Video

Orozco: “Nicaragua se ha convertido en un Estado forajido en impunidad”

En una entrevista por Confidencial, Manuel Orozco, director del Programa de Migración, Remesas y Desarrollo del Diálogo Interamericano, habla de las claves del fallido acercamiento de los Ortega a Estados Unidos y la estrategia de presión internacional sobre la cúpula del régimen.

Manuel Orozco

Interviews ˙ ˙ Confidencial

Photo of Helene Gayle

Member in the News: Helene Gayle

Dr. Helene Gayle, former president and CEO of CARE and current president and CEO of the Chicago Community Trust, has been selected as president of Spelman College.

Helene Gayle

Member in the News ˙ ˙ Spelman College

Last month U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken phoned Brazilian Foreign Minister Carlos França (pictured) in an bid to build international support among U.N. Security Council members against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. // File Photo: U.S. Government.

Can the U.S. and Brazil Expect More From Each Other?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on the bilateral relations between Brazil and the United States.

Nestor Forster Jr., Melvyn Levitsky, Rubens Barbosa, Guilherme Casarões, Leandro Barcelos

Latin America Advisor ˙

Senders of remittances are increasingly using cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. However, money transfers using cryptocurrencies remain a small part of the market. // File Photo: André François McKenzie via Unsplash.

Will Cryptoassets Disrupt Remittances in Latin America?

A Financial Services Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on the effects of cryptoassets on remittances in Latin America and the Caribbean

Manuel Orozco, Julia Yansura, Laura Porras, James Bosworth, Kai Schmitz

Financial Advisor ˙