So Long, Chávez
Two decades ago, the US and Latin America seemed poised to forge new political and economic partnerships. Since Chávez, the sense of community has dissipated.
Analysis
Shifter: Situación de Venezuela es la más preocupante de la región
“En Venezuela están fallando las políticas en materia social, económica y de seguridad. Y es fundamental que se dé un diálogo que permita identificar y poner en mesa las cosas comunes y diferencias para solventar la situación”
What Latin America Policies Are Taking Shape in Congress?
In the past month, members of the U.S. Congress have created new caucuses to improve the environment for U.S. businesses in Latin America and to strengthen the relationship between the United States and Peru. Are such caucuses effective in promoting business, investment and closer ties between the United States and Latin American countries?
The United States’ Time in Afghanistan is Over
The US has entered the second decade of the longest war in its history. The nation is weary and, polls show, eager to bring the troops home.
El COSEP también es un actor político
El consenso nacional e internacional que el COSEP se ha constituido en el ente social con mayor espacio de entablar un vínculo con el gobierno de Daniel Ortega es indisputable.
Asian & Latin American City Competitiveness
Despite clear differences in growth drivers and expansion rates, both regions need to improve city competitiveness and sustainability.
Is the Drug War Over?
The Obama administration, though not as progressive as many had hoped, has taken important steps in the right direction.
The Political Crisis in Ecuador: A Conversation with José Miguel Insulza
At the Inter-American Dialogue, José Miguel Insulza described the events of September 30, in which Ecuadoran police brought the country to a standstill after they rioted and trapped President Rafael Correa in a Quito hospital for several hours.
The US & Central America’s Northern Tier
Organized crime, rampant corruption, and large scale violence have gravely stunted Central America’s economic and social development.
Colombia celebrates peace, and deserves it
The agreement signed yesterday by the government and the FARC is one of the few pieces of good news in a tumultuous world. It is a historic achievement for Colombia, one that should be celebrated and recognized for putting to end to an armed conflict that has plagued the country for more than half a century.
Wikileaks & Latin America
Wikileaks has made international diplomacy more complicated for the US—or at a minimum more awkward.
Latin America in a Changing World
The second newsletter of the Dialogue’s Global Trends and Latin America’s Future Initiative identifies key challenges and opportunities for Latin America and discusses the relationship between global trends and education policy.
Can Santos Make Peace in Colombia?
Colombians savored a few moments of civility when they reelected President Juan Manuel Santos to a second four-year term.
A Very Full Year of Elections
In the year-long period from November 2013 to November 2014, presidential elections will occur in nine Latin American countries.
Family Feud
Meet the president of Peru. His brother’s in prison, his dad thinks he’s a traitor, and almost everyone says his wife calls the shots. But he might still have a chance to turn the country around.