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Governance and the Rule of Law

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.

Publications

Events

Lady Justice
Sep
8
2025

The State of Democracy in the Americas: Second Annual Conference

Democracy across the Americas continues to be under threat. Elected leaders have adopted authoritarian tactics, eroding institutional checks and balances, attacking judicial independence, and undermining the legitimacy of electoral systems. Latin America, once a region of democratic promise, now

Videos

Data for Humanity: How AI is Transforming Development and Business in Latin America (Video)

April 16, 2025

Duration: 2 hours 16 minutes

SIGLA: A New Database of Political and Legal Institutions in Latin America (Video)

April 14, 2025

Duration: 1 hour 1 minutes

Book Talk: The Challenge of the American Countries at the G20 (Video)

February 24, 2025

Duration: 1 hour 31 minutes