A Conversation on Political and Foreign Policy Challenges in Latin America with Mauricio Macri and Moises Naim

In recent years, Latin American and Caribbean countries have become disenchanted with traditional politics and incumbents’ inability to deliver an improved standard of living. In 2020 Latinobarometro reported that support for democracy has declined from 63% to 49% in the last 10 years. As citizens shift their vote to anti-establishment politicians, what does the future hold for the Western Hemisphere’s democratic institutions? With fewer traditional leaders at the helm, how will foreign policy change in the coming year?

Join us for a conversation with former president of Argentina Mauricio Macri and author Moises Naim on the political and foreign policy challenges in Latin America. President Macri will discuss current political realities in Argentina and Latin America and Naim will discuss his latest book The Revenge of Power: How Autocrats Are Reinventing Politics for the 21st Century (2022).

This event is sponsored by the Georgetown Americas Institute and co-sponsored by the Latin America Leadership Program and the Latin America Policy Association. 

This event is part of the Conversation with Leaders Series, which offers conversations and lectures with influential leaders in the Western Hemisphere. Visiting former heads of state, dignitaries, policymakers, and decision-makers will discuss current issues, the state of affairs in the region, and their opinions on leadership, governance, politics, foreign affairs, and management.