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,...
Join USIP for a discussion with the author of the new report, "Huawei’s Expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean: Views from the Region,” and other experts that will look at the report’s findings and examine the stark contrast between Huawei’s standing in the United...
Part of the 2024 Latin American Cities Conferences series, this event in Santiago will bring together leaders from various sectors to discuss economic and social issues affecting Latin American cities. The conference aims to foster dialogue and collaboration to address urban challenges and promote sustainable...
Part of the 2024 Latin American Cities Conferences series, this event will take place in Buenos Aires. It will gather experts and leaders to discuss key issues impacting cities in Latin America, focusing on strategies for economic growth, social inclusion, and urban development. The conference...
Jan. 5, 2023 | America's Quarterly Podcast Felipe Larraín on how trade and investment flows changed in recent years. In the last two decades, China has been a fundamental part of Latin America’s economies. But the relationship is far from static. In today’s episode, we’ll...
A challenging global macroeconomic environment, slow post-Covid-19 recovery, and significantly tight fiscal space constrain Latin America and the Caribbean’s ability to tackle the climate crisis, an effort that is estimated to cost between 7 and 19 percent of the region’s annual GDP. While public spending...
May 9, 2023 | 3:30-5:00 PM| In-Person and Virtual IWI and Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center will host a panel on “PRC Gray Zone in the Western Hemisphere” Discussions on PRC exploitation of Latin America and US approach to compete ethically, and how to operationalize...
June 7, 2012 | 9:30 AM ET | Online This webinar will look at the key themes affecting emerging markets in the middle of 2023. Focusing on global themes but also providing an overview of key developments in Mainland China, EM Asia, MENA, EM Europe,...
June 15, 2023 | 11:00 AM ET | Online How effectively are Latin American countries detecting, punishing and preventing corruption? AS/COA and Control Risks are launching the fifth edition of the Capacity to Combat Corruption (CCC) Index, assessing the performance of 15 Latin American countries....
September 27, 2023 | 9:00 – 10:30 am | In-Person & Online Join the CSIS Americas Program for a conversation on Latin America’s start-up culture and its entrepreneurial landscape. In 2021, Latin America became one of the fastest-growing regions in terms of venture capital investment,...
October 25 2023 | 9:00 to 10:30 AM EDT | Online Latin America’s importance within the global economic and political architecture has grown immensely amid ongoing geopolitical turbulence, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and other threats to global supply chains. The region has historically played...
October 26, 2023 | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT | Hybrid In 2023, Latin America’s energy landscape continued to grow in complexity. Governments across the region showed increased interest in diversifying energy sources, which included investments in bioenergy projects, and non-conventional renewable sources. While...
Nov. 7, 2023 | 1:00pm – 3:30pm ET | Hybrid In partnership with the Chilean American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham Chile), the Inter-American Development Bank, Anglo American, Atlas Renewable Energy, and Allkem, the Wilson Center’s Latin America Program is hosting a dialogue on Tuesday, November...
November 30, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST | Online This event will be held in Spanish with interpretation available in Spanish Sign Language and English. In Latin America and the Caribbean, it is estimated that approximately 14.7 percent of the population,...
December 11, 2023 | 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm | Online The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) campaign of malign influence across Latin America includes leveraging tools of financial exploitation, expansion of military and intelligence apparatuses, and growing pressure around ports and critical waterways. To...
Monday, February 12, 2024 | 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST | Hybrid The relations of the European Union and the United States with Latin America are currently dominated by four preconceptions: 1) Latin America is a political failure; 2) Latin America is an economic...
March 11, 2024 | 10:00am – 11:15am ET | Hybrid Brazilian journalist Igor Patrick spent four years in China and Latin America researching his book on how China’s propaganda organs influence Latin American media. Through detailed case studies on Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico, Patrick...
Please join the CSIS Americas Program, in partnership with the Information Technology Industry Council’s Space Enterprise Council, for an in-depth look at the business-to-business landscape in Latin America, with a particular focus on the space and technology sector. The last ten years have seen marked growth in...
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
This event explores the implications of the High Seas Treaty for Latin America and discusses the region's role in global marine conservation efforts. The discussion includes strategies for sustainable use and conservation of marine biodiversity
This event explores how Latin America could lead in ratifying the High Seas Treaty and creating marine protected areas in the high seas. The region is already a standout in marine protection in territorial waters. By quickly ratifying the treaty and designating conservation areas, Latin...
This event will examine the importance of strengthening security cooperation between the United States and Mexico at this consequential juncture in the bilateral relationship ahead of Mexico's June presidential elections.
This event will examine the importance of strengthening security cooperation between the United States and Mexico at this consequential juncture in the bilateral relationship ahead of Mexico's June presidential elections.
Scheduled for June 10, 2024, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (ET) at the Atlantic Council headquarters, this event will feature discussions by Latin America’s top economic minds and private sector leaders on designing smart competition policies to enhance economic competitiveness in Latin America and the...