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Paola González: “police forces are not, nor should they be the only ones responsible for security in our countries. They are the visible face for good and for bad and that entails more challenges.”
The panel “Challenges of public order and security in contemporary democracies” closes the first session of the Global Forum New York – The session’s third panel featured the topic of public order and security as the focus of debate. Liliana Mesías García, Doctor in Government and Public Policy; and Paola González, Political Scientist, Co-authors of the […]

Experts Analyze the Impact of a Possible Global Recession on Latin America and the Caribbean
New York – The uncertainty and fear that a potential global recession could affect Latin America was at the center of debate in the second panel at the Global Forum Latin America and Caribbean, taking place in New York City and featuring 40 experts on public policy, international relations and economics, including several former heads of […]

Socioeconomic Global Trends: Crisis or the Need for Change
Panel sessions begin at the Global Forum Latin America and Caribbean with the participation of the former president of Mexico, Felipe Calderón, and the former president of Slovenia, Danilo Turk, among other experts New York – The first panel of the second Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean, “Socioeconomic Global Trends” began this morning with […]

Leonel Fernández: “the Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean is the ideal conclave for the exchange of thoughts and the urgent search for effective solutions for the region.”
The former president of the Dominican Republic and president of GFDD/Funglode gave welcoming remarks at the Second Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean which takes place today and tomorrow in New York City The former president of the Dominican Republic and the president of GFDD/Funglode, Dr. Leonel Fernández, gave opening remarks this morning – […]

Two Days to Take on Latin America and the Caribbean’s Most Pressing Challenges
This week New York–one of the most difficult cities to drive a car or walk around in—hosted some of the most important political and social events of the year within the framework of the UN General Assembly. It was also the site of the II Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean. In her opening […]

The II Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean Gets Underway with a Packed Opening Ceremony
GFDD’s director, Natasha Despotovic, and the General Secretary of International IDEA, Kevin Casas Zamora, welcome statesmen and experts who will debate the future of the Americas for two days in New York New York – The II Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean was kicked off yesterday with a reception of guests and cocktail event […]

High-level Political and Academic Leaders on Latin America and the Caribbean Gather in New York to Debate the Future of the Americas
From today until Friday, September 27, the second Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean will bring together more than 40 international experts New York – High-level political and academic leaders on Latin America and the Caribbean will gather today in New York to debate the future of the Americas. The second Global Forum Latin America […]

Fundraising, Good Times at the 14th Annual GFDD Golf Tournament
Glen Head, NY – On Monday, September 23 the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) hosted the 14th GFDD Golf Tournament at Glen Head Country Club in Glen Head, New York. During a day full of golf, high-ranking officials, industry leaders, business executives, and influential members of the Dominican community came together to compete […]

GFDD joined DC’s MOLA in Celebrating “Taste of DR”
On September 20th, 2019, GFDD joined the Washington, D.C. Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs (MOLA) in the celebration of the Dominican culture with the initiative “Taste of DR”. The event, held at the Columbia Heights Civic Plaza in the nation’s capital, featured a variety of elements that represent the Dominican Republic, from its gastronomy to […]

“Law on Parties, Constitutional Court and Democracy”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
Just over a year ago, on August 13, 2018, Law 33-18 on Parties, Groups and Political Movements was passed. In that short period of time, however, the law has been challenged ten times on the basis of unconstitutionality. These appeals have been brought forth by citizens, civil society organizations, parties, groups and political movements. The […]