U.S. Domestic Policy News
Latin American Program in the News: Maduro, con enorme maquinaria de promoción
Apr 15, 2013
Director Cynthia J. Arnson comments on the Chávez/Maduro machine and how State and campaign funds are increasingly becoming conflated, which gives the incumbents an electoral edge. (In Spanish)
The New Reality at the Border
Apr 02, 2013
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.
The Extrajudicial Use of Drones: The Need for a Post-9/11 Legal Framework
Apr 02, 2013
Jane Harman describes a possible legal framework for the use of drones in the Holt Lecture at the University of Pennsylvania Law School.
Latin American Program in the News: Researchers Examine Nurse Migration In North, Central America As Way To Strengthen Health Systems
Apr 02, 2013
This article features the new report convened by the Latin American Program at the Wilson Center and the Migration Policy Institute (MPI). The report explores the international phenomenon of nurse migration as well as analyzes the health care sector in the countries involved.
Latin American Program in the News: México y EU revisarán la Iniciativa Mérida
Apr 01, 2013
Associate Director, Eric L. Olson, weighs in on the U.S.-Mexican revision of the Mérida Initiative.
Latin American Program in the News: México y Estados Unidos revisarán la Iniciativa Mérida
Mar 28, 2013
Associate Director Eric Olson comments on the impact that the Mérida Initiative has had in Mexico. (In Spanish)
Latin American Program in the News: President, what did you do in your first 100 days?
Mar 21, 2013
Director Cynthia Arnson comments on the first 100 days of some of the region's presidents, highlighting how they endeavored to differentiate themselves from prior administrations via innovative policies and a change in diplomatic tone (In Spanish).
Remote-Control Warfare Requires Rules
Mar 21, 2013
While the means of combating terrorist threats may have changed, the end for preserving international security remains the same. We need strategies, not just tactics — and a necessary part of that equation is creating a durable legal structure for remote-control warfare that will secure buy-in from a global audience, writes Jane Harman in this op-ed.
Latin American Program in the News: US-Mexico gun trafficking grows
Mar 20, 2013
Latin American Program consultant, Colby Goodman, commented on a new study that has been recently published, which provides new conceptual tools for understanding the phenomenon of arms trafficking and potential approaches to stemming it.
Budget Hero Weekly Report
Mar 13, 2013
Breaking Down the Numbers Behind Budget Hero: Election Edition