Ecuador is currently grappling with a severe surge in crime, violence, and the growing influence of organized gangs, largely driven by the drug trade. This has resulted in widespread insecurity, including frequent assassinations, extortion, and attacks on law enforcement. As a result, many Ecuadorians are …

Join us for the first event of the 2023 webinar series for a conversation with Ambassador John Feeley on disinformation, the spread of false information and its threat to security and democracy in the Americas. A short, post-event discussion (Spanish only, no simultaneous English interpretation) …

In the next session of the 2023 webinar series, guest speaker Dr. Jesus Aveledo-Urdaneta, founder of Negocios USA, joins us to analyze the Caldas Corvette crisis within an international context discussing its political, economic, and social impact, and lessons learned. A short, post-event discussion (Spanish …