Skip to Georgetown Americas Institute Full Site Menu Skip to main content
Small judge gavel placed on table

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

Lima, Peru
Feb
23
2026

Political and Economic Outlook of Peru

The Georgetown Americas Institute is pleased to host a conversation on the political and economic outlook of Peru with former Minister of Economy and Finance Alfredo Thorne, moderated by GAI Founding Director Alejandro Werner. 

For more than two decades, despite repeated presidential crises, cabinet…

Videos

Social Movement and International Influences on Democracy in the Americas (Video)

December 4, 2025

Duration: 1 hour 28 minutes

The Americas and the World Forum (Video)

November 10, 2025

Duration: 8 hours 33 minutes

Democratic and Legal Regression in the Americas (Video)

November 6, 2025

Duration: 1 hour 34 minutes