The advancement of democracy in Latin America has unleashed political, economic, and social dynamism, while weak political institutions and legal systems continue to plague the region. Institute activities in this area might include research and policy recommendations on governance and short courses on best practices for civil servants and politicians.
Héctor Schamis, adjunct professor at the Center for Latin American Studies, joined the Colombian television program La Tarde on NTN24 to comment on the recent presidential election in Chile and the potential of president-elect Gabriel Boric.
The Center for the Advancement of the Rule of Law in the Americas at Georgetown Law is dedicated to the study of Latin American law and policy in a wider hemispheric context. It particularly focuses on the rule of law because of law’s potential to improve the lives of people by creating better…
Former Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos reflected on the five-year anniversary of Colombia's Peace Accords with the country's oldest guerrilla group, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia—People's Army (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia—Ejército del Pueblo, FARC–EP). The…
