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Explainer: The Latin American Left Reacts to Venezuela’s Electoral Crisis

The democratic left’s approach is shaped by a generational shift within the broader leftist movements, whose young progressives center democracy, social justice, and human rights over traditional left-wing solidarity.

El Comité de Participación Ciudadana y la lucha contra corrupción en Mexico by Jeffrey Zinsmeister

“Separated at Birth? Why Uruguay Succeeds While Argentina Struggles” by Richard M. Sanders

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July 26, 2024

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January 29, 2024

Cali mayor Alejandro Eder and representatives of the Colombian embassy met with GA leadership, as well as representatives from the U.S. Department of Defense and Perry Center, to discuss GA’s Afro-Colombian initiative as well as his meetings with the U.S. government and IDB.

DECEMBER 15, 2023

GA Senior Fellow Scott MacDonald moderated the conversation between GA Visiting Fellow Ivelaw Griffith; Amb. Riyad Insanally, Fellow at the Caribbean Policy Consortium; and Paula Gomes Moreira, Research Collaborator at the Institute for Applied Economic Research (IPEA) in Brazil.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In partnership with the Inter-American Dialogue, GA hosted Ecuadorian President-elect Daniel Noboa to discuss his policy priorities, such as maintaining a strong U.S.-Ecuador partnership, addressing the public security crisis, creating employment opportunities, and improving the nation’s socioeconomic landscape.

Expert Commentary

Separated at Birth? Why Uruguay Succeeds While Argentina Struggles
Uruguay and Argentina have differed in one key aspect. The search for consensus has always been part of Uruguay’s political culture.
Venezuela’s Election and a New Wave of Migration?
Short of a political solution and an economic overhaul, largescale Venezuelan migration probably will continue to loom large over the Americas for years to come.
Paraguay is Ready for U.S. Investment
Washington is in need of strong partners in South America, and Paraguay is positioning itself to answer the call.

Next Generation Commentary

Gen Z: The Polarization Generation
Gen Z is a polarized generation without strong party affiliations, making it an attractive target for extreme, anti-establishment candidates.
Lula’s Green Promise: Will He Restore the Amazon?
Two years after his election, while conservation reforms have been implemented, skepticism remains regarding the fulfillment of Lula’s ambitious promises.
Boric’s Lithium Strategy: Will It Backfire?
While increased state participation in Chile's lithium industry aims to maximize national benefits, the potential downsides must not be overlooked.

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