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Iván Duque Center for Prosperity and Freedom

Through its Iván Duque Center for Prosperity and Freedom (IDCPF), the Wilson Center aims to remind policymakers of the crucial importance of the Western Hemisphere for both the US and the world. It will also give new attention to both the challenges and opportunities the Hemisphere is facing.

Why Prosperity? The Hemisphere plays an integral role in fostering economic growth by harnessing private enterprise through strategic trade and investments opportunities. 

Why Freedom? It is important to shine a spotlight on tyrannies in the region who continue to commit human rights abuses and atrocities. The Western Hemisphere can lead the international community in supporting democratic values, mitigating climate extremes, responding to human displacement, and strengthening our supply chains.

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About IDCPF

"The Iván Duque Center will be a space for the defense of democracy, economic liberty, security, investment and social equity within a market economy as necessary pillars for the construction of collective prosperity in our Hemisphere." -Chair and Distinguished Fellow, H.E. Iván Duque Marquez, President of Colombia (2018-2022)

This new Center is a way for us to reaffirm both the importance of the Western Hemisphere in American foreign policy and the promise that democracy and market-centered economics must play in the region’s future."  —Ambassador Mark A. Green

 

Upcoming Events

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Environment
Wednesday
May 1
at 10:00 – 11:30 ET
Environmental Journalists on the Frontlines of Democracy
Democracy
Tuesday
May 7
at 10:30 – 11:45 ET
Election Series | Assessing Mexico's Democracy

Past Events

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Democracy Promotion
The Role of the Private Sector in Geopolitics: A Conversation with George Logothetis
On Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 9:30 – 10:15 ET
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Democratic Transition
Venezuela at a Crossroads: Is the Barbados Agreement on Life Support?
On Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 2:00 – 3:00 ET
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Elections
Examining the Impact of Elections in Argentina with Former President Macri
On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 2:00 – 3:00 ET
Santiago Pena and Mark Green
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Democracy
A New Chapter for Paraguay: A Conversation with President Santiago Peña
On Monday, October 23, 2023 at 10:00 – 11:00 ET
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Economics and Globalization
Untapped Economic Potential: What Can Latin America and the Caribbean Offer the World?
On Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 10:00 – 11:00 ET
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Global Alliances & Partnerships
Israel at 75: The Views From Latin America
On Friday, June 23, 2023 at 10:00 – 11:00 ET
Caracas Protest
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Democracy
The Battle for Democracy in Venezuela: A Conversation with Former Interim President Juan Guaidó
On Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 12:00 – 1:00 ET
Putting Peru Back Together
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Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding
Putting Peru Back Together
On Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 10:00 – 11:00 ET
Granada, Nicaragua - May 29, 2018: peaceful protests in Granada Nicaragua for reform of INSS, people flying the Nicaraguan flag
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Democracy
Nicaragua’s Political Crisis and Its Impact on the United States
On Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 2:30 – 4:00 ET
Crisis in Venezuela: Implications for Democracy, Human Rights, and the Environment
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Crisis in Venezuela: Implications for Democracy, Human Rights, and the Environment
On Friday, March 24, 2023 at 9:00 – 10:15 ET
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Environment
Answering the Amazon’s Call: Private Sector Mobilization for Protection of the Amazon
On Friday, November 4, 2022 at 10:00 – 11:30 ET

News & Op-Eds

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Civil Society
Smart Take | Ariel Henry Agrees to Resign; Haiti Still in Chaos
2:19
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Migration
Points of Clarity | What Is the Importance of Offering Temporary Protected Status During Conflict?
1:03
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Intelligence
The Cuban Regime’s Triple Threat
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Rule of Law
Smart Take | State of Emergency Continues in Ecuador
2:12
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Democracy
El significado de Ucrania
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Climate
At COP27, Empower Emerging Nations to Lead the Climate Fight
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Energy
Maduro’s Bloody Oil
By Iván Duque Márquez on October 6, 2022

Experts

Iván Duque Márquez

Distinguished Fellow

Ivan Duque Marquez, Former President of the Republic of Colombia
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Leopoldo López

Public Policy Fellow

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Ambassador Mark A. Green

President & CEO, Wilson Center

Ambassador Mark Green
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Eddy Acevedo

Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to the President and CEO

Eddy Acevedo
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Ivan Duque Marquez, Former President of the Republic of Colombia
Iván Duque Márquez

Distinguished Fellow

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Leopoldo López

Public Policy Fellow

Ambassador Mark Green
Ambassador Mark A. Green

President & CEO, Wilson Center

Eddy Acevedo
Eddy Acevedo

Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to the President and CEO

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