Events
Central American Fiscal Policy in a Time of Crisis
June 05, 2012 // 9:00am — 11:00am
The Central American Institute for Fiscal Studies (ICEFI), American University’s Center for Latin American and Latino Studies (CLALS), and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars’ Latin American Program are pleased to invite you to the presentation of ICEFI’s just released Central American fiscal policy report: “Central American Fiscal Policy in a Time of Crisis”
Brazil and South America
June 01, 2012 // 9:00am — 12:30pm
On Friday, June 1, The Latin American Program and the Brazil Institute convene a panel of experts to discuss regional relations in South America.
Citizen Security in Venezuela
May 30, 2012 // 8:45am — 12:45pm
On May 30, 2012, the Latin American Program is having an event on citizen security in Venezuela.
Justice Reform in Latin America: Why Is It So Difficult?
May 01, 2012 // 9:00am — 11:30am
Efforts to strengthen the rule of law and reform judicial systems have been underway in Latin America for well over 25 years. Yet despite significant expenditures, failures seem more numerous than successes and the difficulties appear at times to be overwhelming. What has been learned over the past several decades about the necessary ingredients for successful reforms? What are the opportunities to produce real change and what are the obstacles?
The Summit of the Americas: A Post-Summit Assessment
April 24, 2012 // 2:30pm — 4:00pm
Latin America has weathered the worldwide recession admirably, and inter-regional trade and investment ties are becoming ever stronger, OAS Secretary General José Miguel Insulza said in a recap of last week's Summit of the Americas. Traditionally thorny issues, such as Cuba and its level of participation at the OAS, he added, shouldn't hold up a stronger inter-American system.
Reducing Murder Rates in Central America: Searching for Practical Solutions
April 19, 2012 // 11:00am — 1:00pm
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and INCAE Business School, along with
their supporting partners The World Bank, the U.S. Department of State, and the Central
American Private Sector Initiative (CAPSI) will sponsor a presentation of Reducing Murder Rates in Central America: Searching for Practical Solutions. This event will take place at the World Bank.
Drug Policy and Democracy in Central America: A View from Guatemala
March 29, 2012 // 12:30pm — 2:00pm
Secretary Fernando Carrera discussed recent proposals made by Guatemalan President Otto Pérez Molina regarding drug legalization.
Fighting Transnational Organized Crime
March 23, 2012 // 9:00am — 10:30am
General Douglas Fraser discusses international efforts to tackle the complex challenge of organized crime and restore citizen security in Central and South America.
Laws, Sentencing, and Prisons: What Helps and Doesn’t Help Citizen Security?
February 21, 2012 // 5:00pm — February 22, 2012 // 8:45pm
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars' Latin America Program, Institute of Legal Defense, and the Corporation of Andean Development hosted an event in Lima, Peru on laws, sentencing, and prisons to discuss what helps or doesn’t help citizen security in the Andean region.
Venezuela’s Primary Elections: What To Expect?
February 02, 2012 // 9:00am — 11:00am
On Sunday, February 12, 2012, Venezuela held a primary election aimed at defining a single candidate to oppose President Hugo Chávez in presidential elections scheduled for October 7. In a rare showing of unity, opposition parties have agreed to select a single candidate to challenge President Chávez in the October elections, hoping to end more than a decade of his control of the presidency.
