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Collage of event Nicaragua Video

Nicaragua’s Wave of Repression – What Next?

As Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega continues a relentless and unprecedented wave of repression against political opponents, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted the event “Nicaragua’s Wave of Repression: What Next?” on July 9 to discuss the political and economic impact of the Ortega regime, solutions to the ongoing crisis, and its potential impact on the region.

Noah Massillon

Event Summaries ˙

The flags of Pacific Alliance countries, including Mexico and Colombia.

Will the Pacific Alliance Strengthen Ties With Asia?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views on the Pacific Alliance’s trade ties with Asian nations beyond China.

Margaret Myers, Luz María de la Mora, Hari Seshasayee, Benjamin Creutzfeldt, Angela Torres-Andresen

Latin America Advisor ˙

Mariana Costa

Member in the News: Mariana Costa

Mariana Costa, CEO of Laboratoria, was selected as one of the “Future 50” project leaders by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Mariana Costa

Member in the News ˙

Haitian President Jovenel Moïse speaking into a microphone.

Where Does the Assassination of Moïse Leave Haiti?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A on the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse and what’s next for the country.

Georges Fauriol, Bocchit Edmond, Chantalle F. Verna, Raymond Joseph, James Morrell, Bianca Shinn Desras, Francois Pierre-Louis

Latin America Advisor ˙

Michael Shifter in his IAD office Video

Shifter: “El régimen de [Venezuela] está sufriendo mucho por el aislamiento diplomático”

Michael Shifter, presidente del Diálogo Interamericano, habló con Radio France International sobre la situación política en Venezuela y la comisión de la Unión Europea que viajará de cara a encontrar una resolución al conflicto nacional. Esta entrevista exploró las condiciones políticas del país, el rol que podría jugar la comunidad internacional y también los esfuerzos pasados de restablecer gobernanza democrática en Venezuela.

Michael Shifter

Interviews ˙ ˙ Radio France International

Michael Shifter

Shifter: “Obviamente [Perú] está partido en la mitad, pero por estrecho margen la mayoría votó por Castillo”

En una entrevista con La República, Michael Shifter comentó sobre la elección presidencial peruana y la intensificación de polarización política en el país. Shifter notó que el rechazo en aceptar los resultados presenta similitudes con las últimas elecciones presidenciales de Estados Unidos. Durante la entrevista también se exploraron los posibles escenarios ante un eventual gobierno de Castillo, la importancia de la cooperación nacional y la necesidad de instaurar políticas moderadas en este país andino. 

Michael Shifter

Interviews ˙ ˙ La República

Elecciones 2021 Peru Video

Peru’s Uncertain Future

In an interview with the Hopkins Podcast on Foreign Affairs, Michael Shifter, president of the Inter-American Dialogue, discussed what the 2021 Peruvian Presidential Elections meant for the country as a whole. He answered questions regarding the background of the presidential candidates and how the results of this election could be a potential trend for the future of Latin American politics.  

Michael Shifter, Franz Osilia, Megan Rutkai

Podcasts ˙ ˙ Hopkins Podcast on Foreign Affairs

A nurse vaccinates a woman.

How Much Will the G7 Vaccine Donation Help Latin America?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A on what the G7 vaccine donations means for Latin America and the Caribbean’s inoculation plans.

Julio Frenk, Katherine E. Bliss, Mauricio Claver-Carone, Arachu Castro, María Luisa Ávila

Latin America Advisor ˙

Lopez, Shifter, and Veccio

Private Meeting with Delegation of the Unitary Democratic Platform of Venezuela

On June 23, 2021, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted a private meeting with members of the delegation of the Unitary Democratic Platform of Venezuela during their visit to Washington, DC. The private roundtable conversation included Leopoldo Lopez, National Coordinator of Voluntad Popular and former Mayor of Chacao; and Gerardo Blyde, President of the Unitary Democratic Platform.

Noelle Whitman

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