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The dynamics of migration have turned more complex since the global recession of 2009. They intensified in scope, nature and scale. At least one in ten migrants is a minor, and more than 2 in ten are migrants in transit. Venezuelan kids are close to one in three....

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On February 11, 2025, the Dialogue hosted a private roundtable discussion with Costa Rican Foreign Minister Arnoldo Andre - Tinoco. This gathering provided valuable insights into Minister André's vision for pressing regional issues as well as #CostaRica's relationship with the #UnitedStates, offering participants a greater understanding of challenges and opportunities in the year ahead. Read the full summary: https://lnkd.in/esBZVt92

On February 10, 2025, the Dialogue hosted the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Suriname,?Albert R. Ramdin, for a private roundtable in which he shared his vision for his candidacy to become the next secretary general of the Organización de los Estados Americanos (OAS). Ramdin, one of two officially announced candidates in the March 10 election, emphasized the need for the institution to regain relevance at this critical moment for the region. To achieve this, he stated that the #OAS must reaffirm its commitment to member states and their priorities, enhance efficiency within its operational structure, and invest in more active collaboration with key actors in the inter-American ecosystem. Read the full summary: https://lnkd.in/ehr-WHfu

My latest contribution to Latin America Energy Advisor explores the resurgence of nuclear energy and its potential for development in El Salvador. Key points from my commentary: ? Nuclear energy is making a strong comeback, and demonstration projects for small reactor technologies are essential for positioning countries competing in this field. In this context, El Salvador, within the framework of new alliances and geopolitical reorganization, could emerge as an interesting case for advancing this technology beyond U.S. borders. ?? While nuclear technology may come with a higher price tag compared to other alternatives for expanding the country’s electricity supply, it could create positive externalities by fostering the development of new capabilities within the country. ?? El Salvador boasts a diversified energy mix, with a significant share of renewable energy. However, there is a growing need for reliable power generation to meet increasing demand. A special thank you to Jack Quinn Quin and Gene Kuleta for providing the platform for this discussion. Rebecca Bill Chavez Michael Kerns Elizabeth Belair Mauricio E. Roitman Leonardo Beltran Rodriguez Jorge Rivera Staff Lisa Viscidi Irene Canas

Somos Crianza, a network initiated by the Dialogue on early childhood in #LatinAmerica, hosts the launch webinar of The Lancet’s new series: Early Childhood Development and the Next 1,000 Days. In this new two-part series on #earlychildhooddevelopment, The Lancet focuses on the transition to the ‘next 1,000 days’ of a child’s life course, describing why this developmental period matters, identifying conditions for fostering caring and nurturing environments, risks, and protective factors that shape children’s development. Co-hosted by Somos Crianza, National Institute for Early Education Research, NYU Global TIES for Children, and the Inter-American Development Bank, the webinar will feature a panel of experts including: -Diana Urue?a, General Coordinator, Somos Crianza -Milagros Nores, Co-Director of Research, National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER), Rutgers University -Jorge Cuartas, Assistant Professor, New York University -Florencia Lopez Boo, Director, Global TIES for Children, New York University -Claudia Vazquez, Senior Associate, Inter-American Development Bank -Angela Constanza Jerez Trujillo, Founding Partner and Manager, Jerez & Sandoval-Medios -Marta Rubio-Codina, Lead economist and early childhood development specialist, Inter-American Development Bank -Juan Pablo Guzmán, Public policy and articulation manager, REDNI Foundation -Raquel Bernal, Rector, Universidad de los Andes

I previewed Bolivia's presidential election in a feature article published today in the Latin America Advisor (see screenshot attached). The institutional instability leading up to August's vote closely mirrors that which preceded the 2019 political crisis, former President Eduardo Rodríguez Veltzé told me in an interview last week. A fragmented left opens the door for even more irregularities than 2019, if anything, with Evo Morales' uncertain candidacy casting an added shadow over the race. While the field of candidates is murky today, fraud allegations are flying in every direction, setting the stage for a conservative victory after a close (and sure to be disputed) runoff vote, Kathryn Ledebur told me in a separate interview. "We forget what Bolivian coalition politics were like," Ledebur said. (Bolivia hasn't held a presidential runoff election since 2002.) The candidates "are all in there to see which chunk of the rubble they end up with." Another political quagmire awaits Bolivia in this year's election, with major implications for the balance of trade (and governance) in the region. Inter-American Dialogue

On February 5, 2025, the Dialogue hosted a public event examining #Peru’s political and economic trajectory as the country approaches its April 2026 election—a moment that offers the potential for political stability and democratic renewal. The discussion, moderated by Dialogue senior fellow?Michael Shifter, explored Peru’s internal challenges and external pressures in the context of persistent vulnerabilities and shifting global dynamics. Read the full summary: https://lnkd.in/ePKeFwyK Watch the discussion: https://lnkd.in/e3wzBVBA

Education program manager Sarah Stanton joined the Georgetown Americas Institute for a discussion with Cecilia María Vélez, former Colombian minister of education, to explore the challenges of introducing innovation and reform to education systems across #LatinAmerica. "When we talk about educational reforms and policy-making, the 'what' is simple: fulfilling promises, ensuring clear and transparent communication, and listening to others. The difficult part is the 'how,'' said Stanton. View the full discussion (in Spanish): https://lnkd.in/eNJFMXb3

El declive #democrático que atraviesa #AméricaLatina y el #Caribe ha convertido al #periodismo independiente en un blanco de represalias, enfrentando amenazas tanto de quienes están en el poder como de grupos del crimen organizado. Ante esta realidad, el evento organizado por el Programa sobre Estado de Derecho del Diálogo Interamericano fue más allá del diagnóstico, enfocándose en estrategias para proteger a los medios independientes y fortalecer su papel fundamental en la defensa de la democracia, especialmente en contextos de regímenes cerrados o semicerrados. Lea el resumen completo: https://lnkd.in/etmi6fUY Mire la grabación del vídeo: https://lnkd.in/eRkRMjYm