PLACA presents: The State of Democracy in Latin America

A Panel Discussion on the State of Democracy in Latin America

In the last decade there have been achievements and progress in some areas in Latin America, such as the increase of the middle class and the strengthening of the economy. Nonetheless, there are some remaining challenges with regard to democracy and institutional development that are vital to be addressed in order to provide better services and wellbeing to their citizens. The event aims at exploring current progress and challenges for Latin American democracies.

Panelists:

Francisco Guerrero Aguirre, Secretary for Strengthening Democracy, Organization for American States
Matthew Cleary, Associate Professor, Political Science, Syracuse University
Cynthia McClintock, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, George Washington University

Open to the public.

Sponsored by the Program on Latin America and the Caribbean at the Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs