Colombia
A discussion on the Peace Process in Colombia led by Enrique Santos Calderón, brother of the President of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos. read more
Hemispheric Drug Policy: Is it Time for Reform?
June 25, 2013 // 9:00am — 11:00am
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
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: What is Different in the Drug Policy Debate in the Americas?
Jun 09, 2013
Juan Carlos Garzón authored a piece in Project Syndicate commenting the Organization of American States’ General Assembly meeting which focused on the problem of drugs in the Americas. This article was also published in Offnews.
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Latin American Program in the News: What is Different in the Drug Policy Debate in the Americas?
Jun 09, 2013Juan Carlos Garzón authored a piece in Project Syndicate commenting the Organization of American States’ General Assembly meeting which focused on the problem of drugs in the Americas. This article was also published in Offnews.
Latin American Program in the News: 'Si las Farc no piden perdón, proceso fracasa': Cristo
Jun 06, 2013This article refers to the Latin American Program's event entitled "Transitional Justice in Colombia’s Peace Process," held on May 23, 2013.
The Woodrow Wilson Center Announces 2013 – 2014 Fellowship Class
May 30, 2013Jane Harman, director, president & CEO of the Wilson Center, is pleased to announce the members of the 2013-2014 fellowship class. The 21 fellows, most of whom are expected to start September 2013, include scholars and practitioners from the United States, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, the Netherlands, and New Zealand.
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)
Hemispheric Drug Policy: Is it Time for Reform?
June 25, 2013 // 9:00am — 11:00am
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.
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.
Housing Rehab for Consolidated Squatter Settlements in Latin America’s First Suburbs: Policy Approaches
May 30, 2013 // 9:00am — 12:00pm
Researchers from the Latin American Housing Network (LAHN) will present finding from a comparative study of housing policies in consolidated low-income settlements in nine countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay).
Tax Reform In Latin America: A Long-Term Assessment
Viti Tanzi's keynote speech at our taxation event on December 11, 2013.
Tax Incidence and Tax Reforms in Latin America
The paper provides an overview of the recent literature about the impact of taxation on inequality in the region, reviewing the major conclusions of recent empirical work and comparing Latin America to other regions of the world.
Drug Trafficking and Organized Crime in the Americas: Major Trends in the Twenty-First Century
In this new publication, Bruce Bagley examines adaptations and trends in the illicit drug economy over the last several decades.
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.
The Untold War & After Chavez
Nancy Sherman explores the psychological and moral burdens borne by those in the U.S. military. Eric Olson discusses the legacy of Hugo Chavez on Venezuela and Latin America.