Top Features
Haiti’s Changing Tide
Report from Reuben Brigety and Natalie Ondiak lays out a sustainable security strategy for Haiti that would initiate a virtuous circle of development in the country.
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
March 3, 2010
Has America Lost Its Mojo?
Sure, America may be in the dumps, but don’t despair. Nina Hachigian offers 10 reminders about America and decline.
January 26, 2010
Volunteers for Haiti
Giving cash to nonprofit relief agencies is a good way to help earthquake victims in Haiti, writes Louis Caldera, but Americans can do more by putting their skills to work.
January 14, 2010
Helping Haiti
Disaster assistance is the right thing to do for Haiti, write Andrew Sweet and Rudy deLeon.
December 9, 2009
Help for Hondurans After Their Election
Hondurans voted in last month’s presidential election; the global community should put their interests first, notes Stephanie Miller.
October 16, 2009
Smart Development Assistance in Haiti
Haiti may not be a top priority for U.S. foreign policymakers, yet its proximity to the United States and its challenges cannot be ignored.
October 1, 2009
Fostering Justice and Peace in Colombia
High Commissioner for Peace and High Counselor for Social and Economic Reintegration Frank Pearl spoke at a CAP event about Colombia’s efforts to demobilize and reintegrate former combatants.
September 28, 2009
¿Se Está Moviendo América Latina a la Derecha?
Las más recientes elecciones y sondeos muestran que varios países latinoamericanos se inclinan al conservatismo, pero los analistas y políticos deberían observar más allá de las ideologías y preguntarse si los vencedores de las próximas elecciones satisficieren las necesidades de la gente, escribe Stephanie Miller.
September 24, 2009
Is Latin America Moving to the Right?
Recent elections and polls show several Latin American countries leaning conservative, but analysts and politicians should look beyond ideology and ask whether the upcoming elections’ winners will serve people’s needs, writes Stephanie Miller.
September 15, 2009
Ask the Expert: A Sustainable Security Approach to Haiti
Natalie Ondiak discusses how and why the United States should take advantage of the "dual window" of opportunity in Haiti.
September 14, 2009
Experts in the Field: Haiti
Natalie Ondiak and Reuben Brigety travel to Haiti to look at the country through a sustainable security lens.
August 25, 2009
La Red 2.0 y las Próximas Elecciones en Latinoamérica
Mientras América Latina y el Caribe entran en una nueva ronda de elecciones, los analistas de la región deberían mirar más de cerca el papel que juega Internet en la formación del entorno electoral, escribe Stephanie Miller.
August 20, 2009
Web 2.0 and Latin America’s Upcoming Elections
As Latin America and the Caribbean enter a new round of elections, the region’s analysts should take a close look at the Internet’s role in shaping the electoral landscape, writes Stephanie Miller.
July 30, 2009
An Opportunity to Enhance Regional Security
The United States should use the arrival of the Martinelli administration in Panama to enhance bilateral and regional security cooperation, writes Stephanie Miller.
July 17, 2009
La Gran Contradicción de Chávez
El presidente venezolano Hugo Chávez dice ser el nuevo Simón Bolívar, pero sus políticas van en sentido contrario a las del legendario libertador, como lo explica Robert Valencia.
July 13, 2009
The Chávez Shuffle
Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez says he’s the new Simón Bolivar, but his politics contradict those of the legendary commander in chief, writes Robert Valencia.
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