Latin America Events
Sustainability for Global Biofuels: Tools, Models, Policies, and Frameworks
May 19, 2011 // 10:00am — 12:00pm
Brazil Institute
A discussion on a comprehensive research program conducted by Conservation International on behalf of the US Departament of Energy on the sustainability of biofuels on a global scale.
Previewing the OAS General Assembly: Citizen Security in the Americas
May 16, 2011 // 9:30am — 11:30am
Latin American Program
Public security officials from throughout the hemisphere will preview issues to be discussed at the General Assembly.
The Quality of Democracy in Latin America
May 11, 2011 // 9:00am — 10:30am
Latin American Program
In the book The Quality of Democracy, co-editors Daniel Levine and José E. Molina provide an analysis of democratic systems and propose a theoretical foundation for the understanding of Latin American democracies.
Policing Democracy: Overcoming Obstacles to Citizen Security Reform in Latin America
May 02, 2011 // 3:00pm — 4:30pm
Latin American Program
In his new book, Mark Ungar reviews the full spectrum of areas needing change: criminal law, policing, investigation, trial practice, and incarceration.
Building a Low Carbon Economy in Brazil: Perspectives on Renewable Energy Public Policies
April 29, 2011 // 2:00pm — 4:00pm
Brazil Institute
A discussion on renewable energies and policies relating to Brazil.
A Conversation with H.E. Ricardo Martinelli, President of Panama
April 29, 2011 // 1:00pm — 2:00pm
Latin American Program
President Martinelli discusses US-Panama relations, overall economic conditions, and democratic stability.
Peru's Elections: A Report From the Field
April 22, 2011 // 9:00am — 11:00am
Latin American Program
The first round of Peru's highly contested presidential election on April 10, 2011 has lead to a run-off between Ollanata Humala and Keiko Fujimori. Three distinguished guests discuss the meaning of the first round results.
"What's the Matter with Mexico: Drugs, Dinosaurs, and Dithering"
April 12, 2011 // 12:00pm — 2:30pm
Mexico Institute
In a public forum cosponsored by the Wilson Center Mexico Institute and the Inter-American Dialogue, columnist Denise Dresser discussed the future of Mexican politics.
Crime and Violence in Central America
April 07, 2011 // 9:00am — 12:00pm
Latin American Program
Participants from the World Bank present the findings of the Bank's new landmark report Crime and Violence in Central America, followed by comments by distinguished practitioners and researchers from the region.
Brazil's Other Forest: The Fight to Preserve and Restore the Mata Atlantica
March 30, 2011 // 9:30am — 11:30am
Brazil Institute
A discussion on how to preserve and bring the Mata Atlântica back from the brink of destruction.