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Democracy in the Americas is at a critical juncture. On Sept. 14, the Georgetown Americas Institute & Red FORMA convene the Third Annual State of Democracy in the Americas conference to examine democratic resilience, elections, political representation, Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua & shifting geopolitics.
📍 Copley Formal Lounge & YouTube
🗓️ Sept. 14, 2026
#Democracy #Americas
RSVP: americas.georgetown.edu/even…
🌎 This Friday, October 30, join GAI and CAF for a talk with @JorArguello former Argentine ambassador to the US, moderated by @MichaelShifter on Latin America’s role in a fragmented world: a great-power rivalry, trade, energy & tech.
🔗 Register: americas.georgetown.edu/even…
Live now! Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=-lgDM_zV…
Join GAI on October 22 for a book talk with Pablo A. Peña, in conversation with Alejandro Werner, exploring how human capital theory shapes everyday decisions, from health and education to parenting and aging.
🔗 Register: americas.georgetown.edu/even…
📢REGISTRATION OPEN: The Americas and the World Forum 🌎
On November 5, GAI is pleased to host the second annual Americas and the World Forum, a high-level forum examining how global shifts, the rise of AI, and U.S. midterm elections impact Latin America and the Caribbean.
More info: americas.georgetown.edu/even…
#AmericasWorldForum
📅 SAVE THE DATE: November 5, 2026
GAI is pleased to announce the second annual Americas and the World Forum will take place on Nov 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
📢 Sign up for more announcements on panels, keynote speakers, & topics: americas.georgetown.edu/even…
#AmericasWorldForum
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Paul McCartney critica la música actual.
El ex Beatle asegura que muchas canciones actuales, pese a ser éxitos mundiales, son demasiado simples y banales. ¿Tiene razón? analizamos estas declaraciones junto a @oscartitolopez
Join GAI on October 22 for a book talk with Pablo A. Peña, in conversation with Alejandro Werner, exploring how human capital theory shapes everyday decisions, from health and education to parenting and aging.
🔗 Register: americas.georgetown.edu/even…
Live now! Watch here: youtube.com/live/9jYrVoTnFNQ…
Join GAI on Oct 7 for: Mexico and the Disappeared: What Is the State’s Role?
We're pleased to host a panel feat. Fiorella Melzi (IACHR), María Luisa Aguilar (Centro Prodh), & Rafael Saucedo (Embassy of Mexico) moderated by GAI fellow @marybsheridan, on Mexico’s crisis of disappearances, accountability, and impunity.
RSVP: americas.georgetown.edu/even…
Join GAI on Oct 7 for: Mexico and the Disappeared: What Is the State’s Role?
We're pleased to host a panel feat. Fiorella Melzi (IACHR), María Luisa Aguilar (Centro Prodh), & Rafael Saucedo (Embassy of Mexico) moderated by GAI fellow @marybsheridan, on Mexico’s crisis of disappearances, accountability, and impunity.
RSVP: americas.georgetown.edu/even…
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Estamos en vivo
Live now! Join us here: youtube.com/live/AukWFMsgvgw…
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En estos momentos inicia la conversación del Instituto para las Américas de Georgetown con @ClaudiaLopez sobre las elecciones en Colombia y los cambios políticos en Latinoamérica. Conéctense aquí: 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
Live now! Join us here: youtube.com/live/AukWFMsgvgw…
Live now! Join us here: youtube.com/live/AukWFMsgvgw…
🇨🇴 Next Monday, join GAI for a conversation with former Bogotá Mayor & Colombian presidential candidate Claudia López, in dialogue with Michael Shifter, on Colombia’s elections, democracy, polarization & political shifts across Latin America.
🔗 Register: [americas.georgetown.edu/even…
🇨🇴 Next Monday, join GAI for a conversation with former Bogotá Mayor & Colombian presidential candidate Claudia López, in dialogue with Michael Shifter, on Colombia’s elections, democracy, polarization & political shifts across Latin America.
🔗 Register: [americas.georgetown.edu/even…
Live now! Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=Gp0dlRWv…
How do sovereign credit ratings shape global markets?
On Sept. 28, GAI welcomes Mauro Leos, former Managing Director of the Americas in Moody’s Sovereign Risk Group, for a discussion on sovereign risk, emerging markets, and access to international capital.
Register: americas.georgetown.edu/even…
How do sovereign credit ratings shape global markets?
On Sept. 28, GAI welcomes Mauro Leos, former Managing Director of the Americas in Moody’s Sovereign Risk Group, for a discussion on sovereign risk, emerging markets, and access to international capital.
Register: americas.georgetown.edu/even…
🌎 APPLY NOW: GAI Student Research Grants 🌎
Student research grants are now open! GAI is excited to offer support for research on Latin American & Caribbean topics.
📅 Deadline: Oct 19
💰 Apply now the opportunity to receive up to $3,500 in funding to enhance your work!
App guidelines ➡️ americas.georgetown.edu/topi…
The AFI Latin America Film Festival returns today!
This year's festival will feature 43 films from 21 countries, as well as cultural events, in-person conversations with filmmaker guests, and embassy-hosted parties.
For more information, visit: silver.afi.com/afi-latin-ame…
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¿La inteligencia artificial es una amenaza real o el miedo está siendo exagerado?
Analizamos el debate que enfrenta a Donald Trump con algunos de los principales líderes de la industria tecnológica y las implicaciones de la carrera por la IA. El análisis de Hernán Jaramillo.
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Tómese un café y póngase los audífonos. Este es nuestro episodio de hoy. Óigalo aquí: youtube.com/watch?v=gYoPIrZV…
Vaccination remains one of the most effective ways to protect children from preventable diseases, yet declining immunization rates and growing vaccine hesitancy threaten children’s health across #LAC.
This afternoon, join the Georgetown Global Health Institute for their latest event: Strengthening Childhood Immunization in Latin America and the Caribbean Through Faith and Trust.
+ info: events.georgetown.edu/global…
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¿Por qué Álex Saab se declararía culpable en EE. UU.?
El periodista Roberto Deniz analiza las razones detrás de este posible giro judicial y las implicaciones que podría tener para Nicolás Maduro, Delcy Rodríguez y la cúpula del régimen venezolano.
#AlexSaab #RobertoDeniz