Events
The New Reality at the Border
In this op-ed from the Los Angeles Times, Andrew Selee argues that illegal immigration is'nt what it used to be. As Congress debates immigration reform, it is worth taking a look at what's changed.
Democratic Governance and Social Inequality
This volume examines the challenges that social inequities present to democratic governments. Its authors argue that issues of poverty and inequality – far from diminishing – are becoming even more important in the global environment. Bridging economic and political concerns, they consider the relationships between globalization, income and wealth inequality, and democratic governance.
Latin American Program in the News: Washington’s diplomatic tiptoe with Caracas
Eric Olson commented on the tense diplomatic and commercial relationship between Venezuela and the US while highlighting the interest of the US to see that Venezuela’s democratic transition is preserved and built upon.
Latin American Program Working Paper Series (151-200)
Includes those published 1985-1994.To request a working paper by mail, send an email with your name, address, and number of the working paper to lap@wilsoncenter.org.
Call for Applications
The Washington Post and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars announce the launch of a pilot program to bring five outstanding professional journalists from Latin America to Washington, D.C. to conduct two weeks of reporting on an issue of importance to their home countries concerning hemispheric relations.
Latin American Program in the News: Countdown to 7-0: Assessing the Implications of Venezuela's Presidential Election
CNP President Scott Bates, Cynthia Arnson and Ambassador Roger F. Noriega discuss the global impact of Venezuela's upcoming Presidential election.
