Bernarda Jarrín joined the Inter-American Dialogue in July 2023. She currently serves as the Program Associate, Special Projects & External Relations at the Office of the President, where she organizes public and private events, conducts research, and executes initiatives related to topics such as democracy, cities, gender, and security, engaging a network of current and former leaders in LAC.
Jarrín previously worked for the Embassy of Ecuador in Washington D.C. and the Sustainable Development Department at the Organization of American States (OAS). She holds a master’s degree in Latin American studies with a concentration in political economy and a certificate in global human development from Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service. She holds a double bachelor’s degree from The Pennsylvania State University in Public Relations and Political Science.
Chile enfrenta desafíos significativos como la disminución de la confianza ciudadana en la democracia, la crisis climática y migratoria, y el aumento del crimen organizado. Para abordar estos temas, el 21 de mayo, el Diálogo Interamericano y Global Americans organizaron una conversación con Gloria de la Fuente, subsecretaria de Relaciones Exteriores de Chile.
Widespread discontent in Peru has been exacerbated by credible allegations of human rights violations, corruption scandals, and increasing crime rates.
Para conocer los retos y oportunidades actuales de Argentina al igual que las prioridades de la nueva administración, el 4 de abril el Diálogo Interamericano y el Instituto Republicano Internacional (IRI) organizó una conversación con Ramiro Marra, miembro fundador de la coalición La Libertad Avanza y legislador de la ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Ecuador’s security crisis has surged to unprecedented levels, casting a chilling shadow across the nation. The distressing events on January 8 and 9 are a demonstration of a crisis that has worsened over the years, fueled by the clear neglect and failures of successive governments.