And special thanks to our guests @JohnBarsa, @iariashofman & @Miguel_Pizarro for sharing their insights on the state of the #Venezuela crisis one year since @jguaido took the presidential oath, and how the global community can increase its support for #Venezuelans everywhere.
"Our intention [with this new report] is to provide some ideas on how to sustain reactivation of Central America in a #COVID19 world," said Former Costa Rican President and @ACLatAm advisory council member @Laura_Ch. #ACCentralAmerica
Economic slowdown, informality, low coverage/quality of education, high poverty, high levels of violence, migration flows, dysfunctional states and disenchantment with democracy have created a "volatile combination of challenges." -Fmr Costa Rican Pres @Laura_Ch#ACCentralAmerica
“Venezuela's democratic leaders continue to work against political persecution to restore democracy in Venezuela.” @AtlanticCouncil President and CEO @FredKempe opens today's conversation with @jguaido, @JulioBorges, and policymakers from the US, Europe, and beyond. #LACatUNGA
“This is a critical moment for Venezuela. We are experiencing a serious emergency because of the pandemic, aggravated by persecution and crimes against humanity committed by the #Maduro regime,” said Venezuelan Interim President @jguaido. #LACatUNGA
"During these challenging times, the role of institutions like @the_IDB and of leaders like @MorenoBID committed to the hemisphere's prosperity are essential." - @ACLatAm founder @adriennearsht opens today's conversation with President Luis Alberto Moreno #ACFrontPage
"What you find in Latin America is the number of #COVID19 cases are still growing,” said @the_IDB President @MorenoBID. "Equally, we have found a combination of pre-existing economic and political conditions." #ACFrontPage
"When we look at this region, there is so much promise and so much potential. What we all share is a democratic neighborhood," said @Southcom Commander Admiral Craig Faller. "All that is under assault." #ACVenezuela
“We made a massive effort, which shows our full commitment to a consensual deal,” said Argentine Minister of @Economia_Ar@Martin_M_Guzman on recent debt negotiations. "Initially, there was a positive reception to the offer we made." @ACGlobalEcon@ARGinUSA#ACArgentina
“There were a number of aspects within the negotiations, including economic and legal aspects,” said @Martin_M_Guzman. "Economically, there has been a massive effort on Argentina's side. We don't want to promise something we can't fulfill." @ACGlobalEcon@ARGinUSA#ACArgentina
“What led us to this debt negotiation is the lack of a comprehensive macroeconomic program that will put in place reforms that will promote sustainable, permanent, and consistent growth,” said @martinredrado, former president of @BancoCentral_AR. #ACArgentina
In negotiating the debt restructure before establishing a macroeconomic program, the Argentine government "put the cart before the horse," leading to a debt sustainability analysis that shifted due to #COVID19. -@martinredrado, former president of @BancoCentral_AR#ACArgentina