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South America

Content covering the countries of Argentina Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia ,Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

Past Events

China's Influence in Latin America

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Hart Program Series

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.

Reuters

The State of Democracy in Latin America

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Hart Program Series

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

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Commentary & Analysis

January 26, 2023

Peril in Peru: Protests, Unrest and Calls for Change

Podcast

Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Can Peru’s democracy satisfy protester demands, or will it head into political chaos?

REUTERS

Global Politics

January 19, 2023

Defending Democracy Post-Insurrection in Brazil

Podcast

Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Amid the attack on democracy in Brazil, what lies ahead?

Supporters of Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro demonstrate against President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, in Brasilia

REUTERS

Global Politics

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Research

May 11, 2022

City Diplomacy During COVID-19: The 2022 Cities and International Engagement Survey

RESEARCH

Report by Michele Acuto

This report presents findings from a survey of city governments that identifies major issues for international engagement, including the COVID-19 pandemic and response.

Global Cities

June 26, 2020

Conflict-Related Sexual Assault—Historic Barriers to International Recognition

RESEARCH

Working Paper by Nicole Mattea

This working paper further explains the recent emergence of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) into international discourse and preventative strategies.