The Georgetown Americas Institute is pleased to host an ongoing series of conversations and lectures with influential leaders in the Western Hemisphere. Visiting former heads of state, dignitaries, policymakers, and decision-makers will discuss current issues, the state of affairs in the region, and their opinions on leadership, governance, politics, foreign affairs, and management.
On July 28, 2024, Venezuelans voted to elect Edmundo Gonzalez as the next president of the country. Following the election tensions rose as the incumbent president, Nicolas Maduro, failed to…
The Paraguayan economy has experienced consistent growth over the last two decades. While it is the eighth largest economy in Latin America, as a significant exporter of agriculture, livestock, and…
Xóchitl Gálvez is a Mexican tech entrepreneur and business leader, an advocate for women and indigenous people, who has pledged to to fight for democracy and the rule of law and against impunity and…
The Georgetown Americas Institute (GAI) is pleased to host Dr. Enrique Krauze, distinguished Mexican historian and one of the most relevant liberal intellectuals of Latin America, in a conversation…
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…
On January 12, during his inaugural address as president of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Ilan Goldfajn laid out his vision for the bank’s priorities in Latin America and the Caribbean…
