Elections in Latin America
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In functioning democratic systems, elections represent a chance for citizens to freely choose their leaders. But they also put into sharp relief the key political, economic, and social challenges and cleavages countries face. As the new year begins, we will take stock of three important elections that took place in 2013, and look ahead to what 2014 holds in some of the critical races of the hemisphere.
Chile: Roberto Brodsky, Georgetown UniversityHonduras: Manuel Torres Calder贸n, National University of Honduras (UNAH)Venezuela: Francisco Monaldi, Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Administraci贸n
and Harvard UniversityBrazil: Maria Cristina Fernandes, Valor Econ么micoColombia: Mauricio Vargas, El TiempoEl Salvador: Cristina Eguiz谩bal, National Development Foundation (Funde) Uruguay: Rafael Pi帽eiro, Universidad Cat贸lica del Uruguay
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, by Daniel Zovatto
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Latin America Program
乐鱼 体育鈥檚 prestigious Latin America Program provides non-partisan expertise to a broad community of decision makers in the United States and Latin America on critical policy issues facing the Hemisphere. The Program provides insightful and actionable research for policymakers, private sector leaders, journalists, and public intellectuals in the United States and Latin America. To bridge the gap between scholarship and policy action, it fosters new inquiry, sponsors high-level public and private meetings among multiple stakeholders, and explores policy options to improve outcomes for citizens throughout the Americas. Drawing on the 乐鱼 体育鈥檚 strength as the nation鈥檚 key non-partisan policy forum, the Program serves as a trusted source of analysis and a vital point of contact between the worlds of scholarship and action. Read more
Brazil Institute
The Brazil Institute鈥攖he only country-specific policy institution focused on Brazil in Washington鈥攁ims to deepen understanding of Brazil鈥檚 complex landscape and strengthen relations between Brazilian and US institutions across all sectors. Read more