Hemisphere of Prosperity and Freedom

Chair and Distinguished Fellow, H.E. Iván Duque Marquez, President of Colombia (2018-2022)

Through its Hemisphere of Prosperity and Freedom series, the Wilson Center aims to remind policymakers of the crucial importance of the Western Hemisphere for both the US and the world. It will also give new attention to both the challenges and opportunities the Hemisphere is facing.

Why Prosperity? The Hemisphere plays an integral role in fostering economic growth by harnessing private enterprise through strategic trade and investments opportunities.

Why Freedom? It is important to shine a spotlight on tyrannies in the region who continue to commit human rights abuses and atrocities. The Western Hemisphere can lead the international community in supporting democratic values, mitigating climate extremes, responding to human displacement, and strengthening our supply chains.

Upcoming Events

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Past Events

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Elections

Examining the Impact of Elections in Argentina with Former President Macri

On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 2:00 – 3:00 ET

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Democracy

A New Chapter for Paraguay: A Conversation with President Santiago Peña

On Monday, October 23, 2023 at 10:00 – 11:00 ET

Globe connected by vectors focused on South America

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Economics and Globalization

Untapped Economic Potential: What Can Latin America and the Caribbean Offer the World?

On Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 10:00 – 11:00 ET

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Global Alliances & Partnerships

Israel at 75: The Views From Latin America

On Friday, June 23, 2023 at 10:00 – 11:00 ET

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Democracy

The Battle for Democracy in Venezuela: A Conversation with Former Interim President Juan Guaidó

On Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 12:00 – 1:00 ET

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Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding

Putting Peru Back Together

On Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 10:00 – 11:00 ET

Granada, Nicaragua - May 29, 2018: peaceful protests in Granada Nicaragua for reform of INSS, people flying the Nicaraguan flag

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Democracy

Nicaragua’s Political Crisis and Its Impact on the United States

On Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 2:30 – 4:00 ET

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Crisis in Venezuela: Implications for Democracy, Human Rights, and the Environment

On Friday, March 24, 2023 at 9:00 – 10:15 ET

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Environment

Answering the Amazon’s Call: Private Sector Mobilization for Protection of the Amazon

On Friday, November 4, 2022 at 10:00 – 11:30 ET

We believe that policymakers and policy influencers need to put a greater focus on the challenges and opportunities in our own hemisphere, investing financially, politically in a stronger and more vibrant Western Hemisphere. That should be among America’s highest priorities. —Ambassador Mark A. Green

“…an Initiative to highlight the values of democracy, freedom of speech, economic liberties and how the interaction of those principles guarantee that we are taking to a new orbit of debate what is much needed in the Americas.” —Former President of Colombia Iván Duque Márquez