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Global Forum Casa de Campo Concludes with a Call for Concrete Solutions to the Problems Faced by Latin America to be Proposed at the IX Summit of the Americas
The former president of the Dominican Republic, Leonel Fernández, presented the conclusions of the “Global Forum @ Casa de Campo: Onward to the Upcoming Summit of the Americas: Hemispheric Challenges and Renewed Perspectives,” on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in conjunction with prominent political analysts Daniel Zovatto and Eduardo Gamarra. Casa de Campo, La Romana – […]
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Leonel Fernández hopes that the IX Summit of the Americas will open a new chapter in the relationship between the U.S. and Latin America
At the opening of the Global Forum @ Casa de Campo, “Onward to the Upcoming Summit of the Americas: Hemispheric Challenges and Renewed Perspectives,” the former President of the Dominican Republic and current President of Funglode, shared the stage with the Dominican Minister of Foreign Affairs, Roberto Álvarez and Robert Menéndez, Chairman of the Committee […]
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Funglode Announces the “Global Forum @ Casa de Campo: Onward to the Upcoming Summit of the Americas: Hemispheric Challenges and Renewed Perspectives”
On Tuesday, March 29, three panels and an introduction to the central theme will be held at the Marina Riverside Center in Casa de Campo. The Forum will bring together leading experts who will analyze the challenges facing the continent. The LIVE transmission of the event will allow those interested in following the presentations through […]
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“The Crisis in Ukraine: An Uncertain End”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
Almost a month after Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine, no one knows when or how this conflict will end. Various efforts have been made – both before and after the outbreak of the war – to reach a peaceful and diplomatic solution. But, so far, none have been successful. On three occasions US President Joe […]
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“Putin’s War”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
Why has President Vladimir Putin of Russia ordered a military intervention on the territory of Ukraine? What are his strategic goals? What does this decision mean for Russia´s relationship with the Western world: that is with the United States and the European Union? Despite the fact that this recent military occupation of Ukraine is only […]
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Leonel Fernández Says Conflict Between Russia and Ukraine Has Provoked a Gloomy Panorama for the World
The opening and welcoming remarks of the VI Santo Domingo International Forum were delivered by Daniel Zovatto, Regional Director of International IDEA for Latin America and the Caribbean, who is also the Forum´s academic coordinator. Also, Kevin Casas Zamora, Secretary General of International IDEA. Former President Leonel Fernández referred to Latin America´s regional context in […]
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“Economic Growth, Statistical Carryforward and Manipulation”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
In its report on the preliminary results of the Dominican economy during 2021, the Central Bank indicated that the country´s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached a remarkable interannual growth of 12.3% during January-December of the previous year. Indeed, when comparing the economic growth of 2021 with that of the growth reached in 2020, which […]
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“Latin America: A Return to the Progressive Movement”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
The recent electoral triumphs of Luis Arce in Bolivia, Pedro Castillo in Peru, Gabriel Boric in Chile and Xiomara Castro in Honduras, raise the question of whether Latin America is returning to the democratic or progressive left. This idea becomes more relevant if one takes into consideration that prior to these electoral victories, the restructuring […]
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“Ómicron, Russia and China: Year-End Trilogy”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
As we find ourselves in the final days of 2021, considered by many as the year of recovery, three new elements have emerged that have created greater uncertainty in an unpredictable world that is in constant transformation. One of these is Ómicron, the new variant of the Covid-19 virus, as well as the recent tensions […]
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“An Alarming Inflation Period”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
In the midst of the pandemic, in 2020, one of the principal concerns faced by economists was the growth of inflation. The prices of raw materials, or commodities, had dropped drastically. However, something unheard of occurred with the price of oil. The price of a barrel of oil had dropped below US$34, which literally meant […]
