Events
The Americas and the World: Public Opinion and Foreign Policy in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, And Peru
November 29, 2011 // 2:30pm — 5:00pm
CIDE University in Mexico City, the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Latin American Program, the Inter-American Dialogue,
the Latin American Initiative at the Brookings Institution, and the CSIS America’s Program were pleased to host the launch of the report on public opinion in the Americas.
The Unconquered: In Search of the Amazon’s Last Uncontacted Tribes
November 21, 2011 // 3:00pm — 5:00pm
Former Public Policy Scholar and author Scott Wallace presented his new book, The Unconquered: In Search of the Amazon's Last Uncontacted Tribes.
Addressing Gender-Based Violence Across Humanitarian Development in Haiti
November 15, 2011 // 12:00pm — 2:00pm
The earthquake in Haiti hit the most vulnerable -- particularly women and girls -- the hardest. Within the first week, reports of sexual violence emerged, as did stories of women and girls struggling to access assistance and living in crowded and unsafe camps. Now, almost one year later, hear from the organizations that remain in place and are gauging their success while also offering innovative solutions.
Following the Money Trail in Central America: Money Laundering and Implications in Regional Security
November 09, 2011 // 12:30pm — 2:30pm
The Red Centroamericana de Pensamientos e Incidencia discussed their recently published paper, “Following the Money Trail in Central America: Money Laundering and Implications for Regional Security.”
Criminal Organizations and Illicit Trafficking within Guatemala’s Border Communities
November 03, 2011 // 8:30am — 11:30am
The authors of a new CNA study on the effects of criminal organizations and illicit trafficking on Guatemala’s border communities discussed theirs findings together with others.
Argentina’s Presidential Elections: A Post-Elections Assessment
October 28, 2011 // 9:00am — 11:00am
A distinguished panel of experts discussed the election results and what they tell us about Argentina’s current realities and prospects for the future.
Fixing Haiti: MINUSTAH and Beyond
October 19, 2011 // 8:30am — 11:00am
Panelists will discuss Haiti's decades of complex political crises and severe social problems, as well as the current government's plans for the future.
Peru under Humala: Perspectives for Change?
October 14, 2011 // 9:00am — 11:30am
In October, two months after Ollanta Humala took office as president of Peru, a panel of experts will join us to examine policy initiatives emanating from the new administration in the light of long-standing issues and challenges.
A Conversation with H.E. Porfirio Lobo Sosa President of the Republic of Honduras
October 05, 2011 // 12:45pm — 2:30pm
A private, off-the-record exchange with Honduran President Porfirio Lobo Sosa was hosted by the Latin America Program. The President addressed questions of governance, security, and U.S.-Honduran relations.
Latin America and China: What Do They Mean for Each Other?
September 19, 2011 // 9:00am
A panel on China’s Rise in the International Economic System and China’s Role in Latin American Trade, Investment, and Growth.
