LAPA Georgetown

🍹LAPA Happy Hour!

Join LAPA for an evening of networking and community! 🎊

📅 Friday, March 20
🕥 5:00 p.m.
📍 Squash on Fire (2233 M St NW)

Hope to see you there! 💙🌎

🇬🇹 Rebuilding Trust in the State: Guatemala’s Anti-Corruption Strategy

Join LAPA for a conversation on Guatemala’s fight against corruption and efforts to strengthen transparency and institutional integrity.

Despite significant challenges, Guatemala is making progress in advancing reforms aimed at rebuilding trust in public institutions and improving governance. These efforts carry important implications for democratic stability, economic growth, and regional security.

The conversation will draw on the experience of Julio Flores, Director of Guatemala’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (CNC), which was created in 2024 to lead the government’s anti-corruption strategy and promote institutional reforms.

🎙 Speakers:
• Julio Flores, Director, National Anti-Corruption Commission
• Stephanie Ruiz, Program Director for Central America, National Democratic Institute (NDI)

📅 Thursday, March 12 ⏱ 4:00 PM 📍
McCourt School of Public Policy – Room 290

👉 Please RSVP through the link in our bio

Note: This event will take place in Spanish.

🌍 2026 IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings
LAPA will be attending the Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, DC, from April 13–18, 2026.

These meetings bring together global leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss international finance, economic development, and governance.

📌 Limited spots available!
🗓️ Apply by Monday, March 9th – 12:00 PM.
🔗 Link in bio

Last week at LAPA 🌎

Two conversations. Two countries. Big questions about democracy and security in Latin America.

🇻🇪 Venezuela in Transition: Is Democracy Within Reach?
With Daniel Batlle, David Smolansky, and Carrie Filipetti, we unpacked what a credible democratic transition could look like — the institutional milestones required, the role of the military and the opposition, and how U.S. policy shapes the road ahead.

🇨🇴 Colombia at the Crossroads: Security and the Electoral Process
In a Spanish-language conversation, Senator Mauricio Gómez Amín shared insights on Colombia’s political moment as the country heads toward the 2026 presidential elections, amid renewed security concerns.

At LAPA, we continue to create space for informed, rigorous, and timely dialogue on the region’s most pressing challenges.

More conversations coming soon. 🌎

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🍹LAPA Happy Hour!

Join Georgetown and Harvard students for an evening of networking and community! 🎊

📅 Wednesday, February 4
🕥 7:00 p.m.
📍 Casta’s Rum Bar

👉 Sign up through the link in our bio

🇨🇴 Colombia at the Crossroads: Security and the Electoral Process

Join LAPA for a conversation on Colombia’s current political landscape as the country approaches presidential elections on May 2026 amid renewed concerns over security and violence.

The conversation will draw on the experience of Senator Mauricio Gómez Amín, who has served at multiple levels of government and has been an active voice in national debates on public policy, transparency, and citizen welfare.

🎙️ Speaker:
• Mauricio Gómez Amín, Senator of Colombia

📅 Thursday, February 5
⏱️ 5:00 PM
📍 McCourt School of Public Policy – Room 430

👉 Please RSVP through the link in our bio

🇻🇪 Venezuela in Transition: Is Democracy Within Reach?

Join LAPA for a timely conversation on Venezuela’s political landscape following the removal of Nicolás Maduro, and the prospects for a democratic transition.

This event will examine whether a credible pathway toward democracy is possible, the political and institutional milestones required to get there, and the key risks that could derail a transition — including the role of the military, the democratic opposition, and U.S. policy.

🎙️Speakers:
• Daniel Batlle, Adjunct Fellow at Hudson Institute
• David Smolansky, Senior Advisor to María Corina
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• Carrie Filipetti, Executive Director at Vandenberg Coalition & Former Dep. Special Rep. for Venezuela

📅 Wednesday, February 4th
⏱️ 5:00 PM
📍 McCourt School of Public Policy - Room 440

👉 Please RSVP through the link in our bio

🇻🇪 Venezuela in Transition: Is Democracy Within Reach?

Join LAPA for a timely conversation on Venezuela’s political landscape following the removal of Nicolás Maduro, and the prospects for a democratic transition.

This event will examine whether a credible pathway toward democracy is possible, the political and institutional milestones required to get there, and the key risks that could derail a transition — including the role of the military, the democratic opposition, and U.S. policy.

🎙️ Speakers:
• Juan Gonzalez, Resident Fellow, Georgetown Americas Institute
• David Smolansky, Senior Advisor to María Corina Machado
• Carrie Filipetti, Executive Director, Vandenberg Coalition

📅 Thursday, January 22
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 McCourt School of Public Policy – Room 230

👉 Please RSVP through the link in our bio

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Welcome back LAPA! 🍻

Hope to see you all at our Welcome Back Happy Hour on Thursday for an evening of drinks, catch-ups and networking.

📆 Thursday, 15th January
🕥 5:00pm
📍 Bartaco (Mt Vernon)

Register using the link in bio

is happening this upcoming Monday and Tuesday! 🚨

💡LAPA is bringing policymakers, scholars, business leaders, and students for discussions on elections and polarization, security, trade, and development in Latin America

Swipe right to see the official agenda for the conference. See you there! 🌎

📍GU LATAM 2025 - November 17-18
Georgetown University, McCourt School of Public Policy
👉RSPV through the link in bio

A very special thank you to the incredible institutions that helped us make 2025 a reality!

- None of this would be possible without you! 💙🌎

We are very excited for the 2025 edition of our anual event !

📍 GU LATAM 2025 – November 17–18
Georgetown University, McCourt School of Public Policy
👉 RSVP through the link in bio
💬 Join the conversation on the future of trade, integration, and development in Latin America.