Events
La inserción económica internacional de Uruguay
September 14, 2009 // 8:45am — 5:00pm
This seminar on the political economy of Uruguay's international economic relations focused on Uruguay's policy choices in light of the global economic crisis and upcoming presidential elections, in one of Latin America's most stable democracies.
Latin America and the Caribbean: Economic Challenges and Opportunities in a Time of Crisis
September 11, 2009 // 11:30am — 12:30pm
Alicia Barcena addressed the global financial crisis in Latin America, re-thinking the role of the state in development and new fiscal covenant.
Poverty, Inequality, and the "New Left" in Latin America
July 21, 2009 // 9:00am — 10:30am
Economist Nora Lustig presented research done by the Wilson Center that examines trends in poverty reduction by left as well as non-left governments in Latin America.
That Little Infernal Cuban Republic: U.S. Policies Toward Cuba in Historical Perspective
July 15, 2009 // 4:00pm — 5:30pm
Contemporary U.S. policies toward Cuba and the domestic and international factors shaping the possibilities for a new bilateral relationship were discussed.
Energy and Oil Reform in the Americas
July 07, 2009 // 2:00pm — 5:00pm
The story of the oil industry in Latin America in recent years has been one of both highs and lows. A panel of four experts was convened to evaluate the current climate for significant reform in the region.
U.S.-Colombian Relations: Moving Forward
June 30, 2009 // 9:00am — 10:00am
During a session chaired by Woodrow Wilson Center President and Director Lee H. Hamilton, Uribe discussed three pillars upon which he will inspire "the highest level of confidence" within Colombia and abroad.
Governance in Guatemala
June 04, 2009 // 12:30pm — 3:00pm
A panel of Guatemalan and international experts evaluated the corruption, impunity, and public insecurity that was brought into sharp relief after the May 2009 murder of prominent Guatemalan lawyer Rodrigo Rosenberg.
Human Rights: Challenges of the Past & Challenges for the Future
June 02, 2009 // 8:45am — 6:00pm
This conference celebrated the contributions of Margaret E. Crahan, Director of the Kozmetsky Center, to human rights scholarship and activism over many decades.
Andean Cocaine: The Making of a Global Drug
May 28, 2009 // 8:30am — 10:00am
Paul Gootenberg's new book, Andean Cocaine: The Making of a Global Drug, provided an opportunity to link contemporary issues and drug policies in the Unites States, Latin America, and the world with the historical record of cocaine in the Andes.
History and Politics in Ecuador
May 12, 2009 // 4:00pm — 6:00pm
Three experts reflected on the current political situation in Ecuador and on relevant background in the newly-published The Ecuador Reader.
