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Central America and the Caribbean

All Council content covering countries in Central America and the Caribbean, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, and more.

Past Events

Ambassador Lianys Torres Rivera on Cuba-US Relations

PAST EVENT

Ambassador Lianys Torres Rivera provides her perspective on the future of the relationship between Cuba and the United States.

Mar 24
A Cuban flag hangs over a street in downtown Havana, Cuba.
Reuters

Uncovering the Age of Impunity in the Americas

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Experts discuss impunity and accountability throughout the Americas in the 21st century.

Mar 2
A protest demanding for an indefinite nationwide strike in Lima, Peru on February 9, 2023.
Reuters
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Commentary & Analysis

Russia's Presidential Election, Famine in Gaza, Haiti Crisis

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

Yasmeen Abutaleb, Ravi Agrawal, and Giles Whittell join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Voters head to polls for the Russian Presidential Election
AP Photos
Global Politics

From Stability to Prosperity: Understanding Costa Rica's Success

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Deep Dish explores what makes Costa Rica a shining example of functionality.

Costa Rica view
AP Photos
Global Politics
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Research

Half of Americans Say Diversity Benefits the United States

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

But Republicans and Democrats are sharply divided when it comes to immigration levels.

Officers stand outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office
AP Photos
Public Opinion

Reducing Urban Violence: A Common Vision for the Western Hemisphere

RESEARCH
Policy Brief by Flavia Carbonari

This report authored by a group of experts from Brazil, Columbia, Mexico, and the United States discusses a regional vision for reducing urban violence in the Western Hemisphere.

Skyline of Caracas, Venezuela at dawn.
Stig Nygaard
Defense and Security
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