The Dialogue organizes an online discussion addressing the political instability in Peru, with a focus on the erosion of democratic norms and the deepening political crisis under President Dina Boluarte. The event will explore the potential for democratic renewal or backsliding in Peru
This Wilson Center event critically assesses the state of democracy in Mexico, particularly in the context of upcoming elections. It aims to explore the challenges and opportunities for democratic governance in Mexico
This event examines how organized crime, drug trafficking, gang violence, and other types of violence are a serious concern throughout Latin America. The population demands urgent responses, creating the opportunity for leaders across the political spectrum to justify authoritarian policies under the guise of effectiveness,...
March 28, 2023 | 8:30 am – 12:30 pm EDT As part of the 2023 Summit for Democracy, CSIS will host a half-day Forum spotlighting the critical impact of the private sector on democracy around the world and spotlighting commitments that companies are making to...
April 18, 2023 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Online In 2022, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, commonly known as AMLO, first proposed a constitutional reform to Mexico’s electoral system that would have dramatically altered the National Electoral Institute’s (INE) structure but it did...
May 11, 2023 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM EDT | In-Person & Online Since the 2018 mass protests and ensuring violent state repression, the authoritarian Ortega-Murillo regime in Nicaragua has continued to crack down harshly on anyone connected to the democratic opposition in the country....
August 14, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET | Online The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is gearing up for its fourth presidential election under the 2006 constitution, set for December 20 this year. The aftermath of the 2018 elections — in...
October 25, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00 pm EDT | Hybrid Please join the CSIS Project on Prosperity and Development (PPD) on Wednesday, October 25th from 2:00-3:00 PM as we examine the potential of blockchain technology in connection to opportunities and challenges associated with supporting democracy, preventing...
November 14, 2023 | 2:00pm – 3:30pm ET | Hybrid The 2024 presidential elections will mark a milestone in Mexico’s history and will test the nation’s democratic system. Millions of Mexican citizens will go to the polls on June 2 to elect a new president,...
November 16, 2023 | 9:00 am ET | Online Please join the Atlantic Council’s Global China Hub on Thursday, November 16 at 9:00 a.m. ET for a virtual launch of a new book by Hub nonresident fellow, Lev Nachman, and co-author Jonathan Sullivan, titled,...
December 11, 2023 | 5:00 PM-6:30 PM EST | Online The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) and the Center for Mexico and Central America (CeMeCA) at Columbia University cordially invite you to a virtual event discussion: Guatemala: Democracy in the Crosshairs with: Claudia...
January 11, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM (Pacific) | Online Despite the policy failures that enabled and even encouraged the buildup of risk in the banking system and ultimately led to the global financial crisis of 2007-2009, “reformed” rules remain poorly designed, the...
February 6, 2024 | 10:00 AM| Virtual Ricardo Hausmann from Harvard University sparked a heated debate in 2017 on the role of Wall Street in financing wannabe autocrats by calling Venezuela’s government debt “The Hunger Bonds.” Drawing from an analogy between investing in environmentally harmful...
February 20, 2024 | 12:00pm to 1:20pm | Hybrid This project examines citizens' commitment to democracy and their role in monitoring politicians' undemocratic behavior. The most commonly used measures of support for democracy come from public opinion surveys, based on questions that may suffer from...
The Dialogue organizes an online discussion addressing the political instability in Peru, with a focus on the erosion of democratic norms and the deepening political crisis under President Dina Boluarte. The event will explore the potential for democratic renewal or backsliding in Peru
This Wilson Center event critically assesses the state of democracy in Mexico, particularly in the context of upcoming elections. It aims to explore the challenges and opportunities for democratic governance in Mexico
This event discusses the challenges and strategies for preserving and strengthening democratic institutions in Latin America, with a focus on recent declines in democratic strength and the role of international cooperation
Join USIP and the Carter Center for a conversation focused on strengthening democracy across the hemisphere. The discussion will bring together the Friends of the Inter-American Democratic Charter, leaders and experts to formulate actionable strategies for democratic resilience, share best practices and examine lessons learned...
This webinar, organized by the Wilson Center’s Mexico Institute, will analyze the outcomes of Mexico's June 2nd presidential elections. It will feature top experts from civil society, academia, and the press, who will discuss the implications of the election results for the future of democracy...