It's an honor to be the next President & CEO of
@The_Dialogue
on its 40th anniversary. Looking forward to working with our staff, members & board to advance the important mission of promoting democracy, prosperity & inclusion in the region. Thanks to everyone for the warm wishes!
We are pleased to announce
@RebeccaBillChav
will serve as the next President of the Dialogue. Rebecca is a
#LatinAmerica
expert whose background spans across academia & gov't. We look forward to where her vision will guide the Dialogue in the coming years!
Secretary Mattis’ trip to Latin America offers a rare opportunity to show U.S. support for strengthening the region’s ability to fight crime and violence. Militarization is not the answer.
Here I argue "Until
#Mexico
can build effective & honest law-enforcement institutions, it will rely on the military to tackle organized crime, risking further corruption."
#Cienfuegos
@Jose_deCordoba
via
@WSJ
Wonderful to spend time with
@The_Dialogue
member
@mbachelet
who stressed the need for regional collaboration to address pressing issues, including migration, security, and health at the 2024 LATAM Conference at
@PrincetonSPIA
.
I'm thrilled to join the
@TrumanCenter
Board of Directors! Truman is a leader in advancing democracy & human rights globally and underscoring the importance of upholding these values here at home for them to have any meaning abroad.
Thank you to the truly amazing
@The_Dialogue
team for making our annual gala a success. The focus on democracy and social inclusion reflects our mission and values - and the work you do every day!
Thanks for sharing,
@SpecialOlympics
. Let's celebrate the beauty & strength of our children with
#specialneeds
. Here's a photo of my guy when he was a wee one. Please don't forget that our president mocks individuals with
#disabilities
. Just one more reason to support
@JoeBiden
!
Yesterday I testified on the 9th Summit of the Americas at
@SFRCdems
. We must use this Summit as a launching pad for more robust and meaningful engagement in
#LatAm
and
#Caribbean
.
I told
@washingtonpost
"I understand
#LatinAmerica
can't be our top priority, but it must be on the list! The Summit shouldn't be seen as a one-and-done event but as a starting point for sustained action & persistent high-level engagement.
"
@The_Dialogue
It is such in honor to represent
@The_Dialogue
in
#Guatemala
for the historic inauguration of
@BArevalodeLeon
.
At a time when democracy is unraveling across much of the globe, Guatemala is a source of hope.
"This is a momentous democratic transition of power for the region," said Dialogue president and CEO
@RebeccaBillChav
. "I look forward to supporting the Guatemalan people in welcoming president
@BArevalodeLeon
." Chavez will attend the inauguration on Sunday.
Wanted to share my congressional testimony on US military intervention in
#Venezuela
. Bottom line: The US should use diplomacy and other tools at its disposal rather than military action to rid Venezuela of Maduro.
Sitting w/ my beautiful son who has cerebral palsy wondering what will happen to the 10 yr old w/ down syndrome and the other 2000+ children that have been separated from their parents. My son wouldn't have the ability to comprehend what happened. Then again, no child would.
Videgaray says that the U.S.-Mexico relationship is "closer than it was with previous administrations." He must be referring to the Polk administration!
I told
@latimes
: I just returned from the border & the vast majority of migrants don’t have a choice. The words 'don’t go' aren’t going to impact a mom whose children’s lives are threatened by gangs or a dad who can't feed his family.
@ALIANZAAMERICAS
En route to the much-awaited inauguration of
@BArevalodeLeon
when we learned of the last-minute maneuvering to prevent democratically elected
@msemillagt
reps from taking their cong seats & delay
#Guatemala
's presidential transition.
The attempts to subvert democracy continue.
President Trump's toxic language and policy positions on NAFTA, immigration, and the wall present a real threat to United States-Mexico security cooperation.
The United States joins
@OAS_official
countries in urging the restoration of democratic institutions and respect for human rights in Nicaragua. The Inter-American Democratic Charter remains a guiding light for the countries of the Americas.
I'm thrilled to launch
@The_Dialogue
#CitiesInitiative
! Given natl gridlock across much of the Americas, mayors are providing innovative solutions to today's challenges- climate, migration, health, women's econ empowerment. Stay tuned for programming on these topics.
Today, we’re excited to announce our new
#CitiesInitiative
!
As increasing
#polarization
impedes gov’ts from taking meaningful action on critical issues, we know that our
#localleaders
have innovative solutions to complex global challenges.
+ info⬇️
The security challenges in
#Argentina
are very different than in
#ElSalvador
.
Also, a deep dive into
#Bukele
's
#manodura
not only shows the costs in terms of human rights, but also questions about the sustainability of security gains.
Me reuní con Gustavo Villatoro, ministro de Justicia y Seguridad Pública del presidente de El Salvador,
@nayibbukele
, para discutir estrategias efectivas en la lucha contra el narcotráfico y las mafias. Compartimos experiencias valiosas que sirven para fortalecer las acciones en
Important international support that must continue AFTER
@BArevalodeLeon
assumes pres of
#Guatemala
.
What is happening in Congress is a reminder that antidemocratic actors will stop at nothing to block Pres Arévalo’s agenda, esp rebldg democratic instits & fighting corruption.
#Guatemala
| Los jefes de Estado, cancilleres y funcionarios de alto nivel que viajaron a Guatemala a la transmisión de mando presidencial emitieron esta tarde una declaración conjunta en apoyo al presidente
@BArevalodeLeon
.
La declaración la leyó el Secretario Genera de la
EVENT: Bernardo Arévalo's First Month in Office and the Path Ahead for Guatemala 🇬🇹
Join us next week for a panel discussion with DAS Jacobstein
@StateDept
,
@AniMendezD
,
@JLFont001
, and
@RebeccaBillChav
:
📅 Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 1:30 pm EST
RSVP here:
We could not be more excited that
@TamaraTaraciuk
has joined
@The_Dialogue
team. Her dynamism and brilliance will take the
#RuleofLaw
program to the next level. Welcome Tamara!
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of
@TamaraTaraciuk
as director of the Peter D. Bell Rule of Law Program! A leading ROL &
#humanrights
expert, Tamara will direct the program at a time when LAC is facing alarming setbacks to fundamental freedoms.
In January, CDA took women leaders to Havana to discuss national security implications of the U.S.-Cuba relationship. The diverse group was composed of leaders in defense, diplomacy, and development who met with a wide range of women on the island.
“Democracies are in the middle of a divide. Michael is one of those few that continues to be trusted and credible insight to any political group or party.”
Thank you for the kind words Amb.
@PinzonBueno
as we celebrate
@MichaelShifter
’s impressive career at the Dialogue!
There has been a palpable shift in the mood as the brazen attempts to subvert the will of the
#Guatemalan
people continue.
From excitement to frustration to concern/alarm.
It’s hard to find a country in the Americas that has implemented a consistent foreign policy on human rts & democracy that holds everyone, regardless of ideology, to the same standards.
Former Foreign Min &
@The_Dialogue
sr fellow
@An_Urrejola
explains why Chile is an exception.
Proud to have signed this letter. Our military should never be used to intimidate, threaten, or harm peaceful protesters exercising their constitutional right to speak, assemble, and petition their government.
Just returned from
#Panama
. A LOT is happening.
Key elections in May. Terrible drought impacting the Canal. Panama’s largest copper mine closed. And asylum for ex-president
#Martinelli
- convicted of money laundering - from the dictatorial
#Ortega
regime in
#Nicaragua
.
I'm thrilled to be heading to my alma mater for the 2024 SPIA Latin America Conference.
Join me tomorrow with
@Viri_Rios
,
@dan_restrepo
& Miguel Centeno for a conversation on political dynamics in the region.
Thanks for the invitation,
@PinzonBueno
!
La Ministra
@UrrejolaRREE
se reunió con la presidenta y CEO de The Inter-American Dialogue, Rebeca Bill.
En el encuentro participó el embajador de Chile en la OEA,
@kraljevich
, y el Director de Planificación,
@AndresVillarG
.
Incredible: Witness Andres Cantor, Buenos Aries born Argentinan-American Broadcast legend calling the penalty which won World Cup for Argentina. All that is good about sports and life 🇦🇷🎙️🙌
We look forward to hearing
#Guatemala
's Pres-elect
@BArevalodeLeon
's keynote at
@The_Dialogue
November 9 Awards Gala.
His victory represents a major victory for democracy when democratic institutions & norms are under assault across much of the globe.
My interview with
@npraudie
about the unfolding events in
#Venezuela
. YES to
#TPS
NO to U.S. military intervention. And yes, we should recognize
#Guaido
as interim president.
There's some serious military hardware listed here. I can't recall the last time there were US Navy destroyers in the Caribbean or the eastern Pacific coast (on operations, not exercises). And each E-3 AWACS plane costs more than a quarter billion dollars.
Wow! I just watched the extraordinary and sobering testimony of
@BishopGarrison
@_pamcampos
&
@kwilliams101
. Diversity in our armed forces is a matter of national security, and we must do a better job with retention as well as recruitment. via
@YouTube
Here I state "
@JoeBiden
, who recognizes that
#Nicaragua
's
#Ortega
is a dictator, has made it clear he will respect US & intl law by ensuring
#asylum
seekers have their cases heard... In contrast to Trump, Biden will protect
#TPS
holders from returning to unsafe countries."
Today's
#LatAmAdvisor
Q&A: What Is the Future of U.S. Relations With Nicaragua?
How would Trump’s challenger, Joe Biden, change U.S. policy toward Nicaragua if he is elected president?
Feat. Rep.
@DonnaShalala
,
@heritageanalyst
,
@RebeccaBillChav
& Christine Wade
So proud to be part of
@lc_wins
. Fifteen presidential candidates have taken the LCWINS pledge to promote gender parity in national security appointments- pls consider joining them!
#5050in2020
In case you missed it, watch our conversation with
@USAmbOAS
on how to strengthen democracy and the inter-American system in our hemisphere
#AmbassadorDialogues
:
SCOOP: President Joe Biden is expected to nominate Pentagon veteran Christine Wormuth to be the first female Army secretary, according to two people familiar with the decision. W/
@connorobrienNH
Thank you
@MichMuschett
,
@almudenaf
, and the UNDP team for your innovative approach to democracy and development in the Americas.
We look forward to our next roundtable at
@The_Dialogue
!
Led by
@UNDP
ASG
@MichMuschett
, the Dialogue hosted an expert roundtable conversation on the nexus of democracy and development in Latin America and the Caribbean, providing insights towards an upcoming UNDP report.
The
#Noboa
govt’s raid of
#Mexico
's Embassy should raise alarm regardless of the motivation.
Violating international law (Vienna Convention) is not the way to combat impunity.
And as I said in the interview, this is why the
@VP
’s trip to take on the root causes was so important. Addressing the crushing poverty, pervasive violence, and govt corruption is the important work that should be the focus. That effort is what will create a choice.
I told
@latimes
: I just returned from the border & the vast majority of migrants don’t have a choice. The words 'don’t go' aren’t going to impact a mom whose children’s lives are threatened by gangs or a dad who can't feed his family.
@ALIANZAAMERICAS
It was an honor to screen
#Argentina1985
. I'm grateful to my dear friend
@MorenoOcampo1
, the deputy prosecutor featured in the film, for attending and sharing his experience and perspective.
@The_Dialogue
"The movie [Argentina, 1985] is now doing something brilliant – it crosses time and space. The new generation in Argentina can know about this. Learning, and understanding, the meaning of democracy," highlights
@MorenoOcampo1
, deputy prosecutor of the 1985 Trial of the Juntas.
Honored to be a founding member of
@ClimateMigCncl
, which focuses on the complex issue of climate migration - an issue that’s accelerating in communities across the globe, including in
#LatinAmerica
and the
#Caribbean
with tragic consequences.
Celebrate
#InternationalWomensDay
at
@The_Dialogue
tomorrow.
We'll hear from women political prisoners whose courage to mobilize politically in
#Nicaragua
is a remarkable testimony of strength, resilience, and faith.
What impact does the imprisonment of women leaders have on the political landscape in
#Nicaragua
? Join
@RemittancesIAD
on
#InternationalWomensDay
to hear testimonies from 11 Nicaraguan women political prisoners:
Friday, March 8, 2024, 1:00-2:15 PM ET
My take on
#LatinAmerica
dynamics in
@mj_stott
's
@financialtimes
piece: measuring LatAm leaders on a traditional political axis is outmoded. Instead of the left-right dichotomy, it makes more sense to distinguish between democrats and authoritarians.
🗓️ Viernes 23 de junio 12 PM EDT
Sigue la TRANSMISIÓN EN VIVO del evento paralelo ‘Niñez migrante y refugiada en las Américas’ en el marco de la
#AsambleaOEA
@OEA_oficial
.
Invitan: Misiones Permanentes de
#Colombia
y
#Chile
, junto a
@The_Dialogue
.
🎥
🇵🇪 What implications does the current political and institutional crisis have on democracy in
#Peru
?
@WillGFreeman
, Carolina Trivelli,
@CostaGino
, and
@MichaelShifter
join the Dialogue for an online discussion:
🗓️Tues. May 7, 2024
🕙10:00 to 11:15 AM ET
Almost 5 million Ven refugees & counting- on track to overshadow
#Syria
. Yet
#Trump
refuses to designate
#Venezuela
for
#TPS
or provide robust assistance to the overburdened LatAm and Carib countries that are bearing the brunt of the emergency, inc
#Colombia
with over 1.6 million
Today's
#LatAmAdvisor
Q&A: Will
#Venezuela
’s Food Crisis Worsen Before Improving?
How can international actors help get food to Venezuelans who need it most?
Feat. comments from
@LidiaFromm
, Ricardo Izurieta, Luis Galindez & Javier El-Hage.
Great to join
@The_Dialogue
&
@AgendaCAF
for their high-level workshop, "From Los Angeles to Denver: Global Challenges, Local Solutions" today - where I talked about how cities & subnational stakeholders are bridging the digital divide to empower women economically.
#CitiesSummit
🔵 Este martes 09/01 se realizará la presentación del libro "Militarización, militarismo y democracia: ¿Nuevas tendencias en América?", con la presencia de
@RebeccaBillChav
, presidenta y CEO de
@The_Dialogue
.
📌Santa Lucía 240, Santiago
👉Inscripciones:
@LorenRaeDeJ
Latin America and the Caribbean! There is so much going on in the region and the Trump administration policies have been counterproductive at best.
Este viernes 8 de marzo escucharemos las voces de valentía y resiliencia de primera mano de mujeres nicaragüenses en el evento "Libertad Tras las Rejas" 🇳🇮 en el
#D
íaInternacionalDeLaMujer
@The_Dialogue
.
RSVP aquí:
Gracias
@TifaniRoberts
.
1⃣ ¡Queremos ciudades al derecho!, cuenta
@JuanPSalazarS
. ¿Qué significa esto? "Vamos a entregar a las ciudades de
#LatAm
y el
#Caribe
planes maestros de accesibilidad" con los que se puedan garantizar los derechos fundamentales de personas con discapacidad.
I shared some thoughts w/
@tamarakeithNPR
about the
@VP
's meetings in
#Guatemala
today. The challenges have increased dramatically over the past 5 yrs, in large part b/c of democratic decay & assaults on the rule of law across the
#NorthernTriangle
.
We are peaceful protesters in a rebellion against anyone with a fear of difference. We demand equality, dignity, and the recognition of our shared humanity.
Join our athletes & come together for inclusion ➡️ .
#InclusionRevolution
Llegamos hasta
@The_Dialogue
en Washington para una reunión de trabajo conducida por su Presidenta
@RebeccaBillChav
con expertos e interesados en Chile sobre materias de
#Seguridad
, también evaluando modelos exitosos en otros países.
Timely, insightful piece
@londonoe
. To elaborate on my quote, I believe that U.S. military participation is "highly likely" only in a noncombat mission (delivery of humanitarian assistance). We're starting to see that kind of engagement now.
Quite a historic gathering of current and former administration officials talking LatAm security at
#HSC2018
, including our very own
@FrankMora_FIU
of
@FIULACC
As the latest round of
#NAFTA
negotiations concludes, I remain concerned about the impact of Trump's
#Mexico
policies on national security. My
@nytimes
op-ed outlines these concerns, which have been echoed in recent days by other national security experts.
While heading to the presidential palace in
#Bogot
á, I met these amazing activists, including proud moms like me who are raising incredible children with
#specialneeds
.
ALL children have the right to education.
@PrealEd
#InclusiveEducation
As expected, activation of Title III of
#HelmsBurton
is contributing to human suffering in
#Cuba
. "Food shortages are likely to increase as
#Venezuelan
largesse dries up. Americans should brace themselves for Trump to demand a sea wall to complement his U.S.-Mexico border wall."
As this piece by my former colleague
@RebeccaBillChav
shows, Trump Latin America team is pretty adept at hurting those it purports to help and creating opportunities for China and Russia to expand their influence in the Americas.
Join us for our 3rd Annual Hemispheric Security Conference. The program will feature an outstanding lineup of panelists and keynotes! To register or view our program visit
#CumbreAm
éricas 🌎
@RebeccaBillChav
, presidenta y directora ejecutiva de
@The_Dialogue
, insta a los alcaldes y alcaldesas a involucrarse en la creación de políticas innovadoras para el desarrollo de sus ciudades.
¿Por qué son tan importantes estas políticas? La respuesta:👇
Red de organizaciones por el diálogo democratico y ddhh se reunen con Embajador Valdés y organizan actividades en torno a 50 años del Golpe Militar y conmemorar surgimiento de movimientos por solidaridad internacional en EEUU.
Today is the perfect day to reflect on St. Oscar
#Romero
's legacy. I'm looking forward to watching & talking about the 1989 film Romero w/ my kids. It's not a coincidence that my son is named Oscar!
#ElSalvador
#LiberationTheology
Devastating news.
After years of harassment, the
#Maduro
regime has detained Rocío San Miguel, a brilliant lawyer and courageous human rights defender, who provides critical oversight of
#Venezuela
's armed forces.
Venezuela se ha vuelto más represivo, no menos, desde que EEUU hizo concesiones al régimen de Maduro. Despliegue militar en la frontera con Guyana, ataques violentos a políticos y crecientes detenciones, la última de la activista Rocío San Miguel.
"I applaud the
#OAS
for not only drawing attn to the dire polit, econ & humanitarian situation in
#Haiti
,
but also for being prepared to play a role in addressing a truly urgent crisis. Leadership & action are needed & they are needed now.
@OAS_official
@USAmbOAS
@The_Dialogue
"Haiti needs sustained assistance and attention from its neighbors"
@RebeccaBillChav
, President & CEO of
@The_Dialogue
, shared her thoughts on the crisis in
#Haiti
at the Permanent Council
@OAS_official
.
🇭🇹WATCH PRESENTATION HERE➡️
Blanca Alfaro describes the Ministerio Público’s 20 hour raid on
#Guatemala
’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal.
It’s not an overstatement to say that Guatemalan
#democracy
hangs in the balance.
🚨La magistrada Blanca Alfaro dice que el MP se llevó todas las cajas con las actas electorales. El allanamiento duró 20 horas.
Sin embargo, sostuvo: "Todos los resultados ya fueron debidamente oficializados, ya están certificados y eso no se puede cambiar con una diligencia"