Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Page



Latin America and the Caribbean With the rise of populist governments in Latin America, IRI continues to support democrats throughout the region. Beyond its work with political parties and civil society, IRI also conducts an innovative governance program to develop the administrative competencies of elected officials to respond to widespread voter discontent.


IRI Helps to Educate Citizens on National Constitutional Referendum


IRI Strengthens Democracy by Empowering Minorities, p. 9, Advancing Democracy


IRI’s Women’s Democracy Network Hosts Cuban Women Recognized by President Bush IRI Survey Shows Majority of Cubans Want to Vote for Castro’s Replacement: Survey of Cuban Public Opinion, September 5-October 4, 2007 (versión en español)


IRI’s Rising Stars Program Hosts Timorese Leaders in El Salvador IRI Honors Elías Antonio Saca González, President of El Salvador with 2007 Freedom Award IRI to Host Timorese Leaders in El Salvador


IRI’s Women’s Democracy Network Hosts Political Party Training in Mexico IRI Kicks-Off Women’s Participation Program in Mexico We did not 'meddle' in Mexico - they asked for our help, By Lorne Craner, The Guardian


Poll Highlights Managuans' Views on the National Assembly and the Government: Survey of Nicaraguan Public Opinion, December 15-16, 2007 Poll Reveals Public Opinion on Elections, Political Parties and Future of Nicaragua: Survey of Nicaraguan Public Opinion, December 15-16, 2007 Nicaragua’s Leading Loser, The Washington Post editorial


Under Secretary of State Meets with Participants of IRI's Program


IRI Partner Launches Website to Promote Party Youth