
Denisse Yanovich
Georgetown Americas Institute
Denisse Yanovich is the managing director of the Georgetown Americas Institute. Prior to joining Georgetown she was the deputy to the president at the Inter-American Dialogue, a leading think tank on Latin America. She also worked at the Embassy of Colombia in Washington, managing their Public Diplomacy program, and Fedesarrollo, an economic policy think tank in Colombia, as a research associate. Yanovich holds a B.S. and M.A. in economics from Universidad de Los Andes in Bogotá and M.A. in art history from the Courtauld Institute of Art, University College, London.
February 27, 2024
News: The Role of the International Community in the Haitian Crisis
The Georgetown Americas Institute is pleased to invite you to a presentation of a background report on Haiti by Robert Rennhack, former deputy director of the International Monetary Fund’s Western Hemisphere Department, followed by a discussion with…
January 25, 2023
News: Paraguayan Presidential Candidate Santiago Peña Shares Vision for the Country’s Future
On January 25, the Georgetown Americas Institute hosted Santiago Peña, presidential candidate for the Colorado Party in the upcoming election in Paraguay, for a conversation about the presidential race and his vision for the country in the context of…

March 11, 2025
Coca Crop Substitution and Security in Colombia: Results and Lessons Learned Event
Join us for a crucial discussion on the complex landscape of drug policy and coca substitution in Colombia with the country’s chief of police, Carlos Fernando Triana, and Gloria Miranda, the director of the government’s illegal crop substitution…

October 23, 2023
A Conversation with Santiago Peña, President of Paraguay Event
On April 30, 2023, Paraguayans elected Santiago Peña, member of the ruling Colorado Party, as their next president. President Peña faces structural challenges as the country attempts to strengthen governance, address corruption, and manage the…

The Role of the International Community in the Haitian Crisis Feature
Haiti has descended into chaos since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021. The government has lost legitimacy, and gangs now rule much of the country. The country’s political elites seem stuck in a debate about the best path to…

A Conversation with Francisco Santos on Extra-regional Actors in Latin America Feature
The conversation centered on the role played by extra-regional powers in Latin America, their strategies and goals, and a call for improved understanding of these actors and their presence in the region.

Israel and Latin America in the Twenty-first Century Feature
Historical Evolution
The panelists first discussed the history of diplomatic relations between the two regions, which date back to 1947 when 13 of 20 Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries voted for the United Nations (UN) Partition Plan. To…

Ricardo Calderon Shares his Experience as a Investigative Journalist in Colombia Feature
Political violence in Colombia and the abuses of power committed by its security services and armed insurgents has been a clear example of the threats faced by the free press in the region in recent decades. The work of journalists such as Ricardo…

Rev. Francisco de Roux Shares the Challenges and Achievements of Colombia’s Truth Commission Feature
Colombia’s civil conflict has been one of the most dramatic experiences in Latin America in recent decades. Lasting for over half a century, the armed conflict with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) cost the lives of tens of thousands…

Ambassador Series: A Conversation with Colombian Ambassador Daniel García-Peña Video
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Coca Crop Substitution and Security: The Future of Drug Policy in Colombia Video
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Political Polarization: US Lessons for Latin America Video
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Africa-China Initiative Spring Symposium 2024 Panel 1: Africa, Asia, and the Americas Video
This spring 2024 symposium, organized by Georgetown University’s Africa-China Initiative and African Studies, brought together experts from across the United States, as well as Peru and Chile, to examine transregional linkages between Africa, Asia…

The Power of Public Opinion in Latin American Climate Policy Video
Public opinion shapes what governments can do to cope with the current climate crisis. How do Latin Americans form their beliefs about climate change and assess associated risks? What strategies are climate skeptics using to garner public support in…