Michael Shifter
Michael Shifter is a prominent political analyst and academic known for his expertise in Latin American politics. He has served as the president of the Inter-American Dialogue, a leading think tank focused on U.S.-Latin American relations, and has written extensively on issues concerning democracy, governance, and international relations in the region. His insights are often sought by policymakers and media outlets, particularly regarding U.S. foreign policy toward Latin America.
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Michael Shifter, president of the Inter-American Dialogue think tank in Washington, commented on the political situation in Peru.
Peru’s congress votes to oust President Jeri
Guyana· 2026-02-18
Michael Shifter commented on the challenges of U.S. intervention in Venezuela.
Το τηλεχειριστήριο της Βενεζουέλας | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ
Greece· 2026-01-16
Michael Shifter commented on Trump's operation in Venezuela as a projection of military dominance.
Trump se autoproclama petrolero en jefe | Economía
Spain· 2026-01-11
Michael Shifter is an analyst who commented on the challenges faced by Venezuelans under Maduro's regime.
Instituto del Nobel cancela conferencia de María Corina Machado: En vilo su participación de la ceremonia del premio este miércoles
Costa Rica· 2025-12-09
It was hard for me to believe, because there was such an overwhelming case against Hernández, said Michael Shifter.
What is Honduras president accused of and why has Trump pardoned him?
United Kingdom· 2025-12-02
Michael Shifter is an analyst at the Inter-American Dialogue in Washington who commented on Milei's alignment with Trump.
las respuestas de América Latina a Trump
Dominican Republic· 2025-11-27
Michael Shifter is an academic who warns against the dangers of U.S. military intervention in Venezuela.
Cómo la caída de un dictador panameño influye en la política de Trump hacia Venezuela
Guatemala· 2025-11-15
Michael Shifter highlights the importance of the meeting in light of aggressive foreign policy under the Trump administration.
Cumbre CELAC - Unión Europea en Santa Marta: detalles, programación y líderes que dialogan en Colombia sobre el futuro de dos continentes
Colombia· 2025-11-08
Michael Shifter highlights the significance of the upcoming summit in light of Trump's aggressive foreign policy.
Tensiones y política proteccionista de Trump marcan la cita en la que la región buscará alinearse con Europa, ¿qué se puede esperar?Colombia· 2025-11-06Michael Shifter warned that current drug trafficking operates through dispersed networks, unlike the hierarchical cartels of the past.
¿Hacia dónde apunta la apuesta de Trump en el Caribe y qué tan efectiva será la nueva doctrina de EE. UU. contra el narcotráfico?Colombia· 2025-11-01
Michael Shifter is the president of a think tank who highlighted the risks and potential benefits of the meeting between the two leaders.
Lula e Trump se dizem prontos para tratar de temas espinhosos em reunião na Malásia
Brazil· 2025-10-26
Michael Shifter stated that the United States is no longer a reliable partner.
Líderes nacionales e internacionales alertan del riesgo global por Trump y el avance del unilateralismo | InternacionalSpain· 2025-10-20
Michael Shifter explained that the current Congress is controlled by Republicans, and Trump controls the Republican Party.
¿Puede Donald Trump cortar ayuda de EE. UU. a Colombia sin pasar por el Congreso? 6 preguntas para entender la nueva crisis entre Bogotá y WashingtonColombia· 2025-10-20
Michael Shifter explained that cutting all payments or subsidies from the U.S. to Colombia would be a severe blow in the fight against drug trafficking.
¿Cuánto dinero recibe Colombia de EE UU en asistencia económica?
Venezuela· 2025-10-19Michael Shifter explained that cutting all payments or subsidies to Colombia would represent a severe blow in the fight against drug trafficking.
Colombia pierde asistencia económica de Estados Unidos: ¿qué rubros se verían afectados tras anuncio de Trump?Costa Rica· 2025-10-19Michael Shifter explained that cutting all payments or subsidies from the U.S. to Colombia would be a severe blow in the fight against drug trafficking.
¿Cuánto dinero recibe Colombia de Estados Unidos en asistencia económica? Los rubros que dejaría de recibir el país tras el anuncio de Donald TrumpColombia· 2025-10-19Michael Shifter is a professor who discussed the implications of U.S. military presence in the Caribbean.
¿hacia dónde apunta realmente la estrategia de EE. UU. en Venezuela?Colombia· 2025-10-18
Michael Shifter emphasized the political significance of Milei's visit to the White House.
qué busca cada uno en el encuentro
Argentina· 2025-10-14
Michael Shifter is an academic who described María Corina Machado as a symbol of resistance against the regime.
María Corina Machado: quem é a ganhadora do Nobel que luta contra a ditadura da Venezuela
Liechtenstein· 2025-10-10
Michael Shifter, former president of the Inter-American Dialogue, discussed the implications of potential decertification for Colombia.
¿Qué pasará si Donald Trump descertifica a Colombia en lucha contra las drogas? Decisión se conocerá en los próximos díasColombia· 2025-09-06
Michael Shifter is an expert from Georgetown University who commented on the influence of Senator Marco Rubio.
¿Estados Unidos podría realizar ataques aéreos en Venezuela?Venezuela· 2025-08-29Michael Shifter is a professor who commented on the implications of the scandal for Milei's government.
en Estados Unidos alertan por el impacto en las inversiones y dudan de la lucha de Milei contra la corrupciónArgentina· 2025-08-26
Michael Shifter is a former president of the Inter-American Dialogue who analyzed the diplomatic crisis.
Pese a regresos de embajadores, crisis entre Colombia y EE. UU. estaría lejos de resolverse: esto dicen analistasColombia· 2025-07-10
Michael Shifter is an analyst who discussed the implications of Mike Hammer's activities in Cuba.
Cuba acusa a representante de Estados Unidos en la isla de ser ‘activista antigubernamental’Costa Rica· 2025-05-09
Michael Shifter is a researcher who highlights the political benefits Trump has inadvertently provided to Sheinbaum.
Lecciones para España de cómo responder a Trump que dejan Canadá, México y Dinamarca | EspañaSpain· 2025-04-18
Michael Shifter stated that Mexico avoided tariffs due to compliance with T-MEC.
Contra todo y contra todosColombia· 2025-04-08
Michael Shifter explained the influence of the richest men on the Trump administration.
¿Los ‘ultrarricos’ del mundo tendrán más influencia que el gabinete de Trump en Estados Unidos?Colombia· 2025-02-25
Michael Shifter is a political analyst who commented on the implications of Grenell's meeting with Maduro.
3 claves del acercamiento entre EE.UU. y Venezuela y cómo está cambiando la relación del gobierno de Trump con MaduroVenezuela· 2025-02-17
Michael Shifter is an analyst who commented on the changing priorities of the Trump administration regarding Venezuela.
3 claves del acercamiento entre EE.UU. y Venezuela y cómo está cambiando la relación del gobierno de Trump con Maduro
Nicaragua· 2025-02-17