Democracy Talks
The Cause of Freedom in Latin America
Dictators control some Latin American nations. Populists with anti-democratic leanings are rising in others. At the same time, once vibrant trading relationships are weakening, and human rights abuses remain a reality in nations like Venezuela. In this ninth edition of Democracy Talks <[link removed]>, we look at these challenges and more, including China and Russia’s presence in the region. We also highlight opportunities for greater democratic stability. And we outline ways for the United States to constructively support democracy in the hemisphere.
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Populism, polarization, and post-truth in Latin America <[link removed]>
Former Mexican President Felipe Calderón discusses how autocrats weaken democracy, including in Latin America, by using what scholar Moises Naím termed “The Three Ps.” Fighting corruption, the Mexican leader contends, is a key to responding.
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Young Venezuelans deserve to live free <[link removed]>
Exiled Venezuelan dissident Rafaela Requesens speaks out for the next generation of Venezuelans. And she calls upon the international community to denounce the human rights abuses of Nicolás Maduro's government.
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Can democracy in Latin America survive the populist temptation? <[link removed]>
A growing indifference in Latin America towards democracy has manifested itself in the form of populism, writes Jessica Ludwig, Director of Freedom and Democracy at the Bush Institute.
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Championing freedom in Cuba <[link removed]>
Cuban democracy activist Rosa María Payá and Washington Post journalist David E. Hoffman detail the decline of democracy in Latin America and why the cause of freedom in Cuba matters.
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Russia and Latin America after February 24 <[link removed]>
David J. Kramer, Executive Director of the Bush Institute, explains Russia’s role in Latin America – and how Vladimir Putin’s Ukrainian invasion may impact Russia’s profile in the region.
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The risks of de-globalization in the Americas <[link removed]>
The globalization process began and took on it most concrete form in the Americas. Now, reversal of that process represents a sharp turn, writes Matthew Rooney, Director of Institute Outreach and Strategic Partnerships at the Bush Institute.
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Strengthening economic connections across Latin America <[link removed]>
Greater trading relationships would strengthen Latin American economies. In turn, the United States would benefit, says Antonio Garza, former United States Ambassador to Mexico.
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How Latin America views China <[link removed]>
Parsifal D’Sola, the Andres Bello Foundation’s Founder, explains how the Chinese government’s promotion of itself as a great power makes it hard for some Latin American leaders to see Beijing as an authoritarian power.
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Democracy’s digital battlefront in Venezuela <[link removed]>
Nicolás Maduro’s regime underscores how freedom of expression is a powerful tool in the generational struggle for liberty, write Chris Walsh, the Bush Institute’s Deputy Director of Freedom and Democracy, and Rodrigo Diamanti, a Venezuelan dissident who heads A World Without Censorship.
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Safety for women is key to Central America’s stability <[link removed]>
Effectively responding to sexual assault against Central American women matters for U.S. and regional objectives, write Natalie Gonnella-Platts, Director of Women’s Advancement at the Bush Institute, and Jenny Villatoro, Associate in the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative.
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Attacking press freedom is attacking democracy <[link removed]>
Journalists face personal and professional barriers, including death, in some Latin American nations. William McKenzie, Senior Editorial Advisor at the Bush Institute, explains how democratic leaders can stand up for them.
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