News – Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean
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Funglode/GFDD, Jointly with IDEA International, Organize the Global Forum on Latin America and Caribbean 2023
September 22, 2023
This year´s event took place between September 20-22 in New York City, within the framework of the United Nations General Assembly. The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (Funglode) and its sister institution in the United States, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), in coordination with the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral […]
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Joseph Stiglitz, Nobel Prize Winner in Economics (2001), States in Keynote Remarks that it is Necessary to Listen to the Voices of Latin American when Rewriting the New Rules of Globalization
September 21, 2023
Joseph Stiglitz, 2001 Nobel Prize winner in Economics, highlighted this particular issue at the inaugural conference of the Latin America and Caribbean 2023 Global Forum, held in New York City this past Thursday, September 21. (New York, September 21, 2023). Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz considered that it is necessary to listen to the voices coming […]
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Latin America is Experiencing a Delicate Situation, Conclude Experts at the Closing of the Funglode/GFDD and International IDEA Forum
September 23, 2022
The former president of the Dominican Republic and president of Funglode/GFDD, Leonel Fernández, and Daniel Zovatto, Latin America Director of International IDEA, presented the final conclusions of the Global Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean 2022 NEW YORK. – The Global Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean, which brought together experts from the […]
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GFDD and Funglode Organize with International IDEA the “Global Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean 2022”
September 20, 2022
On Thursday, September 22 and Friday, September 23, experts will meet in New York to analyze the region´s current reality within a global context. The meeting is organized along with International IDEA, and the support of Fordham University. NEW YORK. – The former president of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Leonel Fernández, and current president of […]
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Global Forum Concludes with Urgent Call for Regional Integration to Address Problems in Latin America and the Caribbean
September 24, 2021
NEW YORK. – The third Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean concluded with an urgent call for regional integration and global solidarity as ways to successfully address the region’s multiple challenges, seriously aggravated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Speaking at the Forum’s closing panel, former Colombian President Ernesto Samper said the region urgently needs to […]
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Ricardo Lagos Recommends at the Funglode/GFDD Forum a Regional Agreement to Face the Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic
September 24, 2021
NEW YORK. – Former Chilean President Ricardo Lagos suggested an agreement between the governments of Latin American and Caribbean countries to jointly face, with greater possibilities of success, the multiple problems that the region is facing. “There must be coordination so that we in the region speak the same language,” Lagos said, during remarks delivered […]
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Political Scientists and Economists Warn at the Global Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean 2021 of Democratic Setbacks in the Region
September 24, 2021
During the first three panels that took place during the first day of the Global Forum on Latin American and the Caribbean 2021, prominent analysts warned of the emergence of populist and autocratic governments. They shared their thoughts at the Forum, organized by Funglode/GFDD, along with IDEA International. NEW YORK. – Experts from different countries […]
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Leonel Fernández and Renowned Experts State During the Opening of the Global Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean that During the COVID-19 Pandemic There Has Been an Absence of Solidarity and Cooperation
September 23, 2021
The Forum will take place September 22 and 23 in New York City and will analyze the future of Latin America and the Caribbean from different perspectives, with the participation of renowned academics, former Presidents and representatives of multilateral organizations. NEW YORK – The former President of the Dominican Republic, Leonel Fernández, stated today that […]
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Four former Latin American Presidents and leading international specialists will participate in the Third Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean in New York
September 21, 2021
Funglode, GFDD, together with IDEA International, have organized the meeting where they will dialogue and debate on the most important issues currently impacting the region, including the devastating impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the hemisphere´s international agenda. It will be a hybrid encounter, where individuals may participate in person or through virtual […]
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The Global Forum Comes to a Close with Moderate Optimism for the Immediate Future of Latin America and the Caribbean
September 27, 2019
New York – The Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean 2019 ended this Friday with “cautious” and “moderate optimism” for the next decade in the region, as former heads of State and experts debated in the final panel, “Democracy in Latin America and the Caribbean: current challenges.” Laura Chinchilla, former president of Costa Rica and […]
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The Public-Private Alliances Model as an Instrument for Development: The Final Goal is Community Wellbeing
September 27, 2019
New York – The debate of the second session on Friday of the Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean focused on “Public-private partnerships for development,” with an exhaustive analysis on the financial model and a vision about how we must adapt to new times, as well as a change on the focus so that […]
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Gerardo de Icaza: “We must emphasize that not only votes be counted well, but that the willpower of voters be respected too”
September 27, 2019
The fourth panel takes place at the Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean with the topic “the super election cycle in Latin America in 2019” New York – The Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean started its first session on Friday with a debate about the super election cycle in Latin America, as well […]
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“Elections of Anger”: Daniel Zovatto Highlights the Volatile and Defiant Context of Latin America’s Political Reconfiguration
September 27, 2019
The regional director for Latin America and the Caribbean at International IDEA analyzes the main trends of the super election cycle in the fourth panel at the Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean New York – With just a few months left of the super election cycle, in which 15 of the 18 countries in […]
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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.”
September 26, 2019
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 […]
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Experts Analyze the Impact of a Possible Global Recession on Latin America and the Caribbean
September 26, 2019
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 […]
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Socioeconomic Global Trends: Crisis or the Need for Change
September 26, 2019
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 […]
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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.”
September 26, 2019
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 – […]
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Two Days to Take on Latin America and the Caribbean’s Most Pressing Challenges
September 26, 2019
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 […]
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The II Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean Gets Underway with a Packed Opening Ceremony
September 26, 2019
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 […]
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High-level Political and Academic Leaders on Latin America and the Caribbean Gather in New York to Debate the Future of the Americas
September 25, 2019
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 […]
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The Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean 2018 Now Available on Youtube and the Global Forum Website
November 19, 2018
All six high-level panel discussions and presentations made at the First Annual Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean are now viewable for free on Youtube and the Global Forum webpage.
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Two Days Full of Thought, Discussion and Debate at the First Annual Global Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean 2018
September 27, 2018
The Global Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean is an international conference in New York where, over the course of two days, international experts including Heads of State, Ministers of Foreign Relations and senior representatives from regional organizations and think-tanks hold conversations and analyze the role of Latin America and the Caribbean on the world stage.
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OAS General Secretary Says Democracy is the Continent’s Most Important Political Principal
September 27, 2018
The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Luis Almagro, stated that democracy is the continent’s fundamental political principal. In special remarks, he encouraged regional leaders to work with enthusiasm and determination to strengthen and broaden the conquests reached in this area.
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Experts Recommend Creation of Effective Mechanism to Guarantee Democratic Sustainability in Latin America and the Caribbean
September 27, 2018
Latin America continues to lack an effective overall mechanism that will guarantee the sustainability of democracy, an element that constitutes a challenge to the region that it must overcome in the short-term.
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Leonel Fernández Will Head Global Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean 2018 in New York
September 26, 2018
More than 30 international experts, including Heads of State, Ministers of Foreign Relations and senior representatives of regional organizations and think tanks will discuss their ideas on the present and future of the region on September 25-27, 2018, in New York City.
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Leonel Fernández Encourages Creation of Mechanism to Coordinate Latin American and Caribbean Policies at the International Level
September 26, 2018
The former President of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Leonel Fernández, during a keynote speech delivered at the Global Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean encouraged the creation of a consultation mechanism that would coordinate the policies related to the region at the international level
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Leonel Fernández Highlights the Role of the Dominican Republic in Democratic Consolidation in Latin America During Opening Remarks at the Global Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean 2018
September 25, 2018
Today, the former President of the Dominican Republic and President of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD/Funglode), Dr. Leonel Fernández, led the opening event of the Global Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean 2018, a conference taking place in New York on Wednesday, September 26 and Thursday, September 27. During his speech, the President highlighted the role of the Dominican Republic in the strengthening of democracy in the
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