Accountability and Transparency
The Latin America Program supports initiatives that encourage informed, constructive public oversight of government policy.

Policy Debate and Dialogue
The Latin America Program advocates pluralistic dialogue among diverse sectors based on mutual understanding and respect. It encourages greater Latin American participation in the formulation of international policies that reduce conflict, reinforce democratic governance, and promote social justice.

Human Rights
The Latin America Program supports organizations that advance human rights and strengthen the rule of law.

Citizen Security
The Latin America Program supports initiatives that encourage constructive policy advocacy and dialogue between civil society and governments relating to issues of citizen security, law enforcement, and judicial policies.

About This Initiative
The Latin America Program works throughout the region to promote greater transparency and accountability, strengthen democratic institutions, and ensure international support for open society goals.

Extradition May Undermine Fight Against Organized Crime in Colombia
March 17, 2010
The extradition of Colombian suspects to the United States has gone far beyond targeting drug kingpins to ensnaring small-time traffickers, leftist guerrillas and right wing militia members, a year-long investigation by Fundación Ideas para la Paz found. By casting such a wide net, U.S. authorities are undermining Colombia’s own investigations into corruption and human rights abuse.

Venezuelans Campaign for Public Access to Information
March 15, 2010
Though Venezuela’s constitution declares that every citizen can petition authorities for information, it is a right honored mostly in name. The Coalición ProAccesso, a civil society movement for public access to information, is campaigning to help citizens make their rights count.