Hart Program Series

The Hart Program Series on Latin America was established by the Hart family in honor of Augustin "Gus" Hart, a former chairman of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and previously existed as a fellowship for emerging leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean. The program series explores key issues in the Latin American and Caribbean region while highlighting and deepening Chicago’s ties with the region.

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China's Influence in Latin America

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A panel of experts discusses rising Chinese presence in Latin America and what it means for politics and economics throughout the region.

Jul 26
Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at the opening ceremony of China-CELAC in Beijing in 2015.
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The State of Democracy in Latin America

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Nicolas Ducoté, cofounder of one of Latin America’s top think tanks, discussed concerns for Latin American democracy.

Nov 30
Protestors in Bolivia holding up sign that reads "Democracia si, Dictadura, no"
Reuters

Mexico-US Ties Under the Biden Administration

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Mexico’s lead official on North American relations joins the Council for its inaugural program in the Hart Program Series on Latin America.

Aug 19
President Biden listens during virtual meeting with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador from the White House
Reuters