Member in the News: Julissa Reynoso
Julissa Reynoso, partner at the law firm Winston & Strawn, is set to become the chief of staff for the future First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden, when President-elect Joe Biden assumes office on January 20, 2021.
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Joe Biden, Friend of Latin America
When President Biden takes office in January, he will not approach Latin America with a blank checkbook or magic formulas for hemispheric comity and recovery, but he will offer his characteristic humanity, his belief in the region’s promise, and his administration’s steadfast engagement.
33ª Reunión Anual del Grupo de Trabajo sobre América Latina
El 3 de diciembre del 2020 marcó la 33ª reunión anual del Grupo de Trabajo sobre América Latina (LAWG, por sus siglas en inglés), una de las iniciativas más duraderas del Diálogo.
Where Has Sunday’s Legislative Election Left Venezuela?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on the implications of Venezuela’s Dec. 6 parliamentary election.
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Shifter: “Biden will also have a hard line on Venezuela”
Michael Shifter, president of the Inter-American Dialogue, participated as a panelist on CGTN’s World Insight program. The discussion focused on the results of Venezuela’s National Assembly elections and their implications for the country’s political future. The conversation also explored potential negotiation scenarios between the opposition and Maduro government while analyzing the future of US foreign policy toward Venezuela in the incoming Biden administration.
Going Local: An Assessment of China’s Administrative-Level Activity in Latin America and the Caribbean
Chinese government, quasi-governmental, and commercial representatives are engaging with growing frequency at the local level in LAC. This new report examines the evolving nature of China-LAC subnational engagement.
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Democracy in a Post-Pandemic Latin America
On December 2, 2020 the Inter-American Dialogue partnered with Luminate to host the webinar “Democracy in a Post-Pandemic Latin America.” Panelists discussed the current state of democratic institutions in the region, the role of disinformation, as well as the findings of Luminate’s new public opinion research on shifting perceptions on democracy during the pandemic.
Member in the News: Luis Miguel Castilla
Luis Miguel Castilla, former minister of finance and economy of Peru, has published a new book titled “La oportunidad del siglo: Reformas económicas para un país más próspero y justo,” or “The opportunity of the century: Economic reforms for a more prosperous and just country.”
Member in the News: Xavier Becerra
US President-elect Joe Biden has selected Xavier Becerra, attorney general for the state of California, as his nominee for secretary of health and human services.
Will a U.S.-Ecuador Trade Deal Lead to a Broader Pact?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on the recently signed phase-one trade deal between Ecuador and the United States.
Is López Obrador Making the Right Labor Reforms?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A on Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s law against job outsourcing.
Ideas para vincular regalías, cambio climático y la recuperación verde
A medida que Colombia trata de recuperarse de la devastación económica que le ha generado el Covid-19, también debe esforzarse en el cumplimiento de sus metas en materia de cambio climático y la creación de un modelo de desarrollo más sostenible. Los ingresos fiscales procedentes de la producción de minería e hidrocarburos podrían utilizarse para cumplir con esos importantes objetivos.
Is Online Banking Reducing Poverty in Latin America?
A Financial Services Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views on online banking in Latin America and the Caribbean.
How Will Recent Disasters Change Migration Flows?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A on expected migration flows following Hurricanes Eta and Iota in Central America.
Combating Climate Change with Extractives Revenues
As economies seek to rebuild in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis, there is an opportunity to accelerate climate change mitigation and adaptation and shape more sustainable economic models. Revenues from the extractive industries can provide crucial resources in this effort, according to a new report by the Inter-American Dialogue.