Program Related Publication Feeds

Hemisphere Insider: Volume II, Issue 1 - January 2012

Mgraybeal — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

IN BRIEF: Cuba, Honduras, Southern Cone, Foreign Relations

UPDATES: Chile's Former President Ricardo Lagos Discusses New Book; Upcoming Events; Elections 2012

Hemisphere Insider: Volume I, Issue 8 - December 2011

Mgraybeal — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

IN BRIEF: Peru, Bolivia, El Salvador, Brazil

PROGRAM UPDATES: Ambassadors' Council, U.N LAC Chief Discusses Near Term Outlook

U.S.-Mexico Migration—Prospects for Reform

Mgraybeal — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Recent evidence points to a dramatic shift in migration patterns involving Mexico, traditionally the United States’ biggest migrant contributor. According to a recent Pew Hispanic Center report, 35 percent of the 10.2 million unauthorized adult immigrants in the United States have been U.S.

Colombia: Post-Conflict Politics

Mgraybeal — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

UP CLOSE: Colombia's Post-Conflict Politics, Economic Reform in Cuba

IN BRIEF: Peru, Uruguay, Argentina, Oil, and Inauguration Updates

Mexico's Retrogression: Implications of a Bankruptcy Reorganization Gone Wrong

Mgraybeal — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

An earlier essay (“Corporate Workouts in Mexico: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly”) told of how Mexico had made considerable progress in the past decade-and-a-half in matters pertaining to corporate law, the strengthening of property rights, and the ease of doing business. It highlighted in particular the benefits of a new law governing the Mexican insolvency regime—the Ley de Concursos Mercantiles (LCM, best translated as the “Business Reorganization Act” of 2000, as amended in 2007).

It pointed out that the Mexican insolvency regime was being put to the test by the creditor-unfriendly precedent that Vitro S.A.B. was trying to set. Vitro, one of the world’s largest producers and distributors of glass products, is one of several major Mexican corporations that found themselves at the losing end of various currency derivative contracts in late 2008, when in the aftermath of the Lehman Brothers debacle, the Mexican peso unexpectedly took a big hit while the U.S. dollar rallied.

Hemisphere Focus: Belize Is Emblematic of Counterdrug Dilemma in Central America

Mgraybeal — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Poor Belize. It reportedly has no air surveillance radar, only one working light airplane in its air wing, 19 patrol boats, and a handful of 4 x 4 vehicles to transport its 2,000-member defense and police forces over an area the size of Vermont.

The Rise of Enrique Peña Nieto and Return of the PRI

jdunton — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The prospect of the return of the Partido Revolucionario Institucional (PRI) is no longer a novelty; in fact, most observers of Mexican politics now assume that the party is a shoe-in for electoral victory in July 2012.

Hemisphere Insider Volume I, Issue 5- September 2011

cwatson — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

UP CLOSE: Venezuela's Midas Moves, Post 9/11 U.S.-Hemispheric Relations

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Security and Democracy in Central America, Disaster Response in the Dominican Republic

IN BRIEF: Mexico, Colombia, Oil and Trade Updates

Hemisphere Focus: The July 4, 2010, Mexican Gubernatorial Elections

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Summary

• Mexico’s 12 gubernatorial elections this Sunday will test whether the Institutional Revolutionary
Party (PRI) can maintain the momentum that it has exhibited since finishing third in the 2006 presidential contest.

Visit of President Felipe Calderón of Mexico

ian — Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Q1: Felipe Calderón, president of Mexico, will travel to Washington, D.C., May 19–20 on a state visit. What is the purpose of the visit? How important is it?

Hemisphere Focus - Vol. 17, Issue 3: Party Politics in Mexico’s Midterm Elections

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Hemisphere Highlights - Volume VIII, Issue 6 - June 2009

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The province of Alberta, Canada announces an extension of incentives to attract investment in the oil and gas sector.

Hemisphere Highlights, Volume VIII, Issue 5 - May 2009

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative comes into effect for travelers entering the United States from Canada. Police raids in Mexico successfully arrest 30 suspected members of the La Familia drug cartel. Former U.S. President Bill Clinton is appointed as a special envoy to Haiti by the United Nations.

Hemisphere Highlights, Volume VIII, Issue 4 - April 2009

Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The Fifth Summit of the Americas conference takes place in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago. Canada announces it will create a Canadian International Center for the Arctic Region in Norway to strengthen its voice on Arctic issues in Europe.

Influenza Outbreak in Mexico

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Q1: Why are public health officials concerned about the current influenza outbreak in Mexico?

Ratification of the OAS Firearms Treaty

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

President Barack Obama announced on April 16 that he intends to seek ratification by the Senate of the 1998 Inter-American Convention against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives, and other Related Material (known as CIFTA).

Q1: What is CIFTA?

Prospects for the Summit of the Americas

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

President Barack Obama will take part in the Summit of the Americas meeting held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, on April 17–19.

Q1: What is the Summit of the Americas? Is it important? Why?

Opportunities for Obama in the Americas

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The Obama administration has gotten off to an exceptionally promising start in activating relations with other countries in the Americas.

Hemisphere Highlights, Volume VII, Issue 3—March 2009

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

A meeting of the Inter-American Development Bank’s Board of Governors evaluates the impact of the financial crisis on Latin America. The government of Canada pledges new funds to strengthen the rule of law and promote the democratic process in Afghanistan.

El Control de la Corrupción en los Gobiernos Locales de America Latina

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Para abordar el problema de la ética y la transparencia en el gobierno municipal, el Programa de las Américas del CSIS realizó una conferencia el 14 de Noviembre de 2008, que reunió a los alcaldes de dos importantes ciudades de América Latina, los directores de las principales ONG dedicadas a la buena gobernabilidad, y donantes internacionales que se concentra

Meeting Between President Barack Obama and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Q1: What is the outlook for President Obama’s meeting with President Lula?

Hemisphere Highlights, Volume VIII, Issue 2 - February 2009

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Latin America draws attention in the U.S. Congress, and an independent commission of former Latin American heads of state criticizes U.S.-led international counternarcotics policies. A wave in gang-related violence in Canada is tied to the drug wars in Mexico and the U.S. crackdown on Mexican drug cartel activity.

The Fourth Fleet

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The reestablishment of the U.S. Fourth Fleet in Latin America is intended to address the increased role of maritime forces. It also serves to demonstrate U.S. commitment to regional partners. Unfortunately, the benign rebranding of U.S. naval forces at U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) as the “Fourth Fleet” has been viewed by U.S.

President Obama's Visit to Canada

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Q1: What is the outlook for the Obama visit to Ottawa?

Hemisphere Highlights, Volume VIII, Issue 1 - January 2009

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton brings up an “energy partnership of the Americas” in her confirmation hearing. The official opposition party in Canada agrees to support the 2009 budget, ending speculation over the formation of a coalition government. Campaigns begin in Mexico for the July 2009 congressional elections.

Controlling Corruption in Local Government in Latin America

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

To address the problem of ethics and transparency in municipal government, the CSIS Americas Program held a conference on November 14, 2008, that brought together mayors of two important Latin American cities, heads of leading NGOs dedicated to good governance, and international donors focused on the topic.

Hemisphere Highlights, Volume VII, Issue 10 - November 2008

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Partisan divides in the parliament of Canada push the the country into a constitutional crisis. Rising levels of obesity in Mexico threaten to undermine the country’s gains in public health and life expectancy. Costa Rica announces that it will begin negotiations for a free-trade agreement with China.

Hemisphere Highlights, Volume VII, Issue 9 - October 2008

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The newly reelected prime minister of Canada announces his appointments of ministers for the new cabinet.

Hemisphere Highlights, Volume VII, Issue 8 - September 2008

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Transparency International releases its 2008 Corruptions Perception Index, which illustrates the persistent problem of corruption in the Americas. A federal election is called in Canada, to be held on October 14. Demonstrators march in Mexico to protest rising violence, and the Mexican Supreme Court upholds a law allowing abortion.

Hemisphere Focus: The 17th International AIDS Conference in Mexico City

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400

When more than 22,000 scientists, advocates, policymakers, and activists gathered in Mexico City from August 3 to 8, for the 17th International AIDS Conference, or “AIDS 2008,” it was the first time that the meeting had taken place in Latin America.

Hemisphere Focus: A Farewell to Arms: Managing Cross-border Weapons Trafficking

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400

On June 30, President George W. Bush signed into law a 2008 supplemental budget bill that included $465 million for a project called the Mérida Initiative: a multiyear billion dollar program aimed at combating the increasingly urgent threat of drug trafficking and related crime.

The Future of North America, 2025

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400

This well-researched assessment of the projected future of the United States, Mexico, and Canada captures not only the very best thinking on the issues but also wide-ranging practical perspectives from a multiyear, collaborative effort by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas, and the Conference Board of Canada.

Hemisphere Highlights, Volume VII, Issue 7 - July 2008

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The government of Canada encourages Quebec's negotiation of a unilateral labor-mobility deal with France and indicates its willingness to give the provinces greater autonomy in economic affairs. Mexico hosts the 17th International AIDS Conference.

Hemisphere Highlights, Volume VII, Issue 6 -- June 2008

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The government of Canada concludes negotiations for a free-trade agreement with Colombia. Legislation is passed in Mexico to undertake a reform of the country's judicial system. The European Union ends a five-year ban on diplomatic relations with Cuba.

Hemisphere Highlights, Volume VII, Issue 5 - May 2008

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The minister of foreign affairs of Canada resigns after a security breach. The president of Mexico announces the total elimination of tariffs for certain food items in an effort to lower domestic food prices. Leonel Fernández Reyna is reelected for a third term as president of the Dominican Republic.

The Upcoming Visit of the President of Panama to the United States

Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Q1: What are the key issues in U.S.-Panama relations?

Hemisphere Highlights, Volume VII, Issue 4 - April 2008

Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Canada attends the 20th NATO Summit in Bucharest. Drug-related violence along the U.S.-Mexico border continues to escalate. The prime minister of Haiti is forced to resign in the face of severe food riots. The president of Guatemala visits CSIS to speak about the goals and challenges faced by his government.

The North American Summit

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Q1: What is the purpose of the meeting among President George Bush, President Felipe Calderón of Mexico, and Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada on April 21–22 in New Orleans?

Hemisphere Highlights, Volume VII, Issue 3 - March 2008

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Mexico and Cuba announce recent steps to strengthen their bilateral relationship. Colombians are beginning to wonder whether the days of the FARC might be limited. China will deliver a satellite to Venezuela sometime this year, and President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela announces a new “windfall” tax on oil companies to recoup a larger share of their rising profits.

Hemisphere Highlights, Volume VII, Issue 2 - February 2008

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Mexican president Felipe Calderón visits the United States for the first time since assuming the presidency. February marks the fourth anniversary of President Jean Bertrand Aristide’s departure from Haiti. President Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua holds a meeting with senior U.S. officials.

Hemisphere Highlights, Volume VII, Issue 1 - January 2008

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

A special panel offers its final recommendations on the role of Canada in Afghanistan. The final and most sensitive chapter of the North American Free Trade Agreement comes into effect. Mexico’s Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) announces that it is open to discussing reforms to Pemex.

Hemisphere Focus: Showdown for Democratic Revolutionary Party in Michoacan

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400

• On June 24, the Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) will select its gubernatorial candidate in Michoacán, where the leftist-nationalist party has long dominated state politics.• This summer, however,…

Hemisphere Focus: The PRI Determines Its Leadership and Direction

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Two veteran PRI activists are vying for the party’s presidency: Former Tlaxcala governor Beatriz Paredes Rangel and ex-Senate leader Enrique Jackson Ramírez. As seen in the table 1, there are three …

Mexican Congressional Report Series: The Fall 2005 Term of the Mexican Congress

Fri, 29 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0500

After a highly partisan and conflictive second year, the 59th Legislature of the Mexican Congress began its third and final year with surprisingly little partisanship and acrimony, especially considering …

Hemisphere Focus: October 15 Tabasco Gubernatorial Race Ripe With National Significance

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400

Strategy Report Vol. 2 No. 7

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0400

Immigration remains a contentious issue at the nexus of domestic and foreign affairs. As the debate heated-up once again Washington, the Office of the Director of Studies hosted a Strategy Hour session …

Mexican Congressional Report Series: The Spring 2005 Term of the Mexican Congress

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Hemisphere Focus: The March 12 Mexico State Local Elections

Wed, 08 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Hemisphere Highlights - Volume V Issue 3 — March 2006

Fri, 03 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Hemisphere Highlights - Volume V Issue 2 — February 2006

Mon, 06 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0500