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The United States and Brazil
A report from Kellie Meiman and David Rothkopf presents two perspectives on dealing with partnership and rivalry between the United States and Brazil.Other Americas Features
June 26, 2009
Colombia’s Strategic Role in the Western Hemisphere
Stephanie Miller interviews Colombia’s Minister of Foreign Relations Jaime Bermúdez.
June 26, 2009
El Rol Estratégico de Colombia en el Hemisferio Occidental
Stephanie Miller entrevista al Ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Colombia, Jaime Bermúdez, en vista de la próxima reunión del Presidente Álvaro Uribe con el Presidente Barack Obama en Washington.
June 5, 2009
A Historic Decision on Cuba
The Organization of American States approved Cuba’s reintegration to the Inter-American system, yet the country’s intention to join is doubtful, writes Stephanie Miller.
June 3, 2009
Cooperating with China in Latin America
The United States should find ways to turn China’s growing presence in Latin America and the Caribbean into an opportunity, writes Stephanie Miller.
May 22, 2009
The Obama Administration and Colombia in 2010
With the Colombian 2010 presidential race heating up, now it's the time to assess what’s at stake for the United States and its historically staunchest ally in the region, writes Stephanie Miller.
April 22, 2009
New Era in U.S.-Latin America Relations Requires Action
The Summit of the Americas closed with a sense of shared optimism, but next up are difficult choices for several key players, writes Stephanie Miller.
April 20, 2009
Public Opinion Snapshot: Public Backs U.S.-Cuba Relations
Americans support changes in bilateral relations, according to public opinion polls, writes Ruy Teixeira.
April 17, 2009
Obama Se Reúne con Las Américas
La misión de Obama en la Cumbre de las Américas consistirá en escuchar a los otros líderes y comunicar su compromiso respecto a la sostenibilidad ambiental y la energía, relata Stephanie Miller.
April 16, 2009
Transcending the Rio Grande
Recommendations from CAP's Mexico Working Group detail why and how U.S.-Mexico relations should reach beyond the border.
April 15, 2009
President Obama Meets the Americas
Obama's mission at the Summit of the Americas should be to listen to other leaders and communicate a commitment to environmental sustainability and energy, writes Stephanie Miller.
April 8, 2009
Una Estrategia Regional Para la Lucha Contra las Drogas en las Americas
La administración de Barack Obama debe elaborar una estrategia regional e integral para impedir que la violencia relacionada con las drogas trascienda más allá de la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México, relata Stephanie Miller.
April 3, 2009
A Regional Strategy for Drug Wars in the Americas
The Obama administration must develop a comprehensive regional strategy to stop drug-related violence from spreading beyond Mexico, writes Stephanie Miller.
February 17, 2009
Democracy Strengthened or Weakened?
Venezuela approved Hugo Chávez’s request to abolish presidential term limits, evidence of a broader trend toward stronger presidents in Latin America, writes Stephanie Miller.
October 6, 2008
Missing the Point on Latin America
A Washington Post editorial proposes an ultimatum to Latin American governments, when what is needed is a strategy that delivers for the region's people, writes Stephanie Miller.
September 23, 2008
Bush Plays Politics as Cubans Suffer
Stephanie Miller explains why we need to temporarily ease restrictions so that Cuban Americans can care for their families.
July 24, 2008
Ministro de la Defensa de Colombia
July 24, 2008
Colombian Defense Minister Speaks at CAP
Colombia’s Minister of Defense spoke about the hostage rescue operation on July 2, and commented on the broader situation in Colombia
February 27, 2008
Ask the Expert: A More Flexible Approach
Should U.S. policy toward Cuba change? And what steps can the United States take to show Cuba that it is interested in a new relationship?
February 19, 2008
Fidel Castro Renuncia, el Fin de una Era Crea la Oportunidad del Cambio
La renuncia formal de Fidel Castro como presidente de Cuba marca el fin de una era, escribe Dan Restrepo.
February 19, 2008
Fidel Castro Resigns, End of an Era Creates Opportunity for Change
Fidel Castro's resignation must lead to greater flexibility and openness on both sides of the Straits of Florida, writes Dan Restrepo.
February 14, 2008
State of the Americas Event Tackles Western Hemisphere Relations
Latin American experts convened at CAP to discuss democracy and development in the Americas and how to improve U.S. relations with the region.
January 28, 2008
The State of Latinos in the Union
A by the numbers look at the disproportionate setbacks that Latinos have faced during the Bush White House’s tenure.
December 13, 2007
El calentamiento global y los latinos
October 13, 2007
The Inexplicably Uncourted Latino Vote
September 27, 2007
The United States & Latin America: After “The Washington Consensus”
September 27, 2007
Después del “Consenso de Washington”
August 28, 2007
A Failure of Strategy
June 25, 2007
The Right Trade Deals With Latin America
June 6, 2007
Estados Unidos y Colombia: Acontecimiento acelerados afectan relaciones
Cinco semanas llenas de acontecimientos han pasado desde que el Presidente Álvaro Uribe visito al Center for American Progress. Ahora esta de vuelta en Washington.
June 6, 2007
The United States and Colombia: Fast-Paced Developments Shape Relationship
Five extremely eventful weeks have passed since Colombian President Alvaro Uribe visited CAP. Now he is back in Washington.
May 31, 2007
Rethinking U.S.-Colombia Policy
A new report from the Center for American Progress outlines how the U.S. and Colombia can break cycles of violence and repression.
May 31, 2007
Colombia y los Estados Unidos en una Encrucijada
Un resumen de programa del proyecto de las Americas del Center for American Progress
May 31, 2007
Colombia and the U.S. at a Crossroads
An event report from CAP's Americas Project recounts the themes discussed during Colombian President Uribe's recent visit.
May 31, 2007
Reconsiderando la politica EEUU-Colombia
Estados Unidos y Colombia pueden romper los ciclos de violencia y represion
May 3, 2007
Conversation with Colombian President Uribe
At yesterday’s event, CAP held a forum to open dialogue between President Uribe and representatives from a range of organizations.
March 29, 2007
Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights: A Global Perspective
The human rights framework is a powerful and successful tool for advancing a progressive agenda for women’s health and rights across the globe.
March 12, 2007
Bush's Trip to Latin America
An examination of President Bush's recent six-day, five-country trip to Latin America, by the numbers.
March 12, 2007
Beyond Rhetoric
For the president’s talk of social justice in the Americas to be more than empty rhetoric, he must take action upon returning home.
March 12, 2007
Más Allá de la Retórica
Para que el discurso del presidente sea algo más que retórica vacía, el presidente tiene que actuar al volver a casa.
March 9, 2007
Focus on Interests, Not Personalities
A long-standing bad habit of U.S. policy toward the Americas will be on display this weekend as the president continues his tour of Latin America.
March 9, 2007
Enfocar en Intereses, No Personalidades
Un mal hábito tradicional de la política de EEUU ante las Américas estará a la vista este fin de semana cuando el presidente sigue su gira por América Latina
March 8, 2007
Missed Energy Opportunity
A renewed U.S. relationship with Brazil could fundamentally reorient hemispheric relations, but change requires boldness.
March 8, 2007
Una Oportunidad Energética Perdida
Una relación renovada entre EEUU y Brasil podría reorientar relaciones hemisféricas de una manera fundamental, pero el cambio requiere audacia.
March 7, 2007
Perdido en las Américas
March 7, 2007
Lost in the Americas
Report and fact sheets from Dan Restrepo on Bush's tour of Latin America underscore the poor state of U.S. relation in the Americas.
February 21, 2007
Latino Voters: Misconceptions and Reality
Event discusses demographics, voting patterns, and key issues for Hispanics—a group politicians can no longer afford to ignore.
February 21, 2007
Votantes Latinos: Conceptos Erróneos y La Realidad
Se discuten demográficos, patrones de votación, y los temas claves para Hispanos—un grupo al cual políticos no pueden ignorar más
February 9, 2007
State of the Americas
Despite 13 recent successful presidential elections, Latin American democracies still face obstacles to long term stability.
February 9, 2007