Central America
Hemispheric Drug Policy: Is it Time for Reform?
June 27, 2013 // 3:00pm — 4:30pm
A discussion about the outcomes of the OAS-led discussion on drug policy, the perspective of the U.S. government, and the future of drug policy reform in the hemisphere. more
The Other Side of the Story: Explaining Low Rates of Crime and Violence in Chile, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Uruguay
June 26, 2013 // 9:00am — 12:00pm
Why are some Latin American countries facing much more moderate levels of crime and violence than their neighbors? A group of experts from across the region analyze the security situation in the diverse countries of Chile, Uruguay, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua. more
Reaching Across the Pacific: Latin America and Asia in the New Century
June 20, 2013 // 8:45am — 1:00pm
About the current state and future directions of the Asia-Latin America relations. more
Latin American Program in the News: Obama da un vuelco comercial a su relación con América Latina
May 22, 2013Directors Cynthia Arnson and Duncan Wood are quoted in an article about US-Latin American economic relations, following President Obama's recent trip to the region. (in Spanish)
Latin American Program in the News: Obama da un vuelco comercial a su relación con América Latina
May 15, 2013Director Cynthia J. Arnson commented on the deepening economic relations between the United States and Latin America, a region that is being seen by Washington as a vital economic partner instead of its natural "backyard." (In Spanish)
Latin American Program in the News: Obama in Central America
May 07, 2013Director Cynthia J. Arnson was interviewed on the importance of the Obama’s trip to Central America by La Voz de América.
Latin American Program in the News: In Latin America, Obama Stresses Partnership
May 07, 2013Eric Olson was talked to NPR from Costa Rica where he witnessed the President Obama’s trip to San José.
Hemispheric Drug Policy: Is it Time for Reform?
June 27, 2013 // 3:00pm — 4:30pm
A discussion about the outcomes of the OAS-led discussion on drug policy, the perspective of the U.S. government, and the future of drug policy reform in the hemisphere.
The Other Side of the Story: Explaining Low Rates of Crime and Violence in Chile, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Uruguay
June 26, 2013 // 9:00am — 12:00pm
Why are some Latin American countries facing much more moderate levels of crime and violence than their neighbors? A group of experts from across the region analyze the security situation in the diverse countries of Chile, Uruguay, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua.
Reaching Across the Pacific: Latin America and Asia in the New Century
June 20, 2013 // 8:45am — 1:00pm
About the current state and future directions of the Asia-Latin America relations.
Tax Reform In Latin America: A Long-Term Assessment
Viti Tanzi's keynote speech at our taxation event on December 11, 2013.
U.S. Firearms Trafficking to Guatemala and Mexico
Goodman's paper discusses U.S. firearms trafficking to Mexico as well as the lesser known phenomenon of the illicit movement of U.S.-origin firearms to Guatemala.
Thinking Regionally to Compete Globally: Leveraging Migration and Human Capital in the U.S., Mexico, and Central America
Amid powerful demographic, economic and social forces reshaping Mexico and much of Central America and newfound momentum for reform of the U.S. immigration system, the countries of the region have new avenues to improve opportunities for their own people and strengthen regional competitiveness with new collaborative approaches on migration and human-capital development, an influential task force convened by the Migration Policy Institute and the Wilson Center concluded in a final report.
Cities without Suburbs
David Rusk, a former mayor of Albuquerque, joins us for a look at his book, “Cities without Suburbs.” Blair Ruble joins the discussion. Christopher Wilson discusses the newly released “The State of the Border Report."
Wilson Forum - Drug Policy: A 21st Century Approach to Reform
A panel of experts, including R. Gil Kerlikowske, Director of Drug Control Policy at the White House, discusses reforming current policies combating illegal drugs in the United States and Latin America.
Remembering Margaret Thatcher
Michael Geary looks back at the legacy of Britain’s former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Cynthia Arnson provides context on the surprisingly close Venezuelan presidential election.