In a full day of conversation, discussion and reflection, the Canning House UK-Brazil Conversa 2024 gathers influential individuals from diverse backgrounds to discuss critical issues related to UK-Brazilian relations.

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Elections in Venezuela

16th July 2024
Online - Zoom
14:00-15:15 BST

On 28 July, polls open for Venezuela's 2024 presidential election. In a single round of voting, the country will elect its next president and vice-president. Join Canning House for this webinar discussion on key dynamics ahead of the vote, and what its results could mean for Venezuela.

UK-Brazil Conversa 2024

13th September 2024
São Paulo, Brazil
08:50-18:30 GMT-3

The UK-Brazil Conversa is a dialogue between policy makers and influencers, business leaders, academics, diplomats and governments, to help build closer relations and contacts between the UK and Brazil. Founded in 2014, the Conversa brings together influential people from a variety of backgrounds to discuss key issues pertaining to UK-Brazilian relations.

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Our publications cover a broad range of Latin American political, economic and social trends and issues, and business risks and opportunities.

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Opportunities for an enhanced UK-Latin America relationship

The election of a new Labour Party government in July 2024 opens up possibilities for reviewing and refreshing diplomatic and trade relations between the UK and the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. In our latest Canning Paper, Canning House sets out what some of those opportunities may be.

Adding value to coffee and cacao in Latin America

Canning House Research Forum

In her new report, 'Adding value to coffee and cacao in Latin America,' Canning House Research Fellow Layla Zaglul Ruiz discusses coffee and fine chocolate's place amongst high-end food movements, similar to craft beer and specialty cheese.

Mega-bills, big tech, and Milei’s vision for Argentina

Javier Milei has passed his first piece of legislation. In Canning House's latest blog, Freddy Nevison-Andrews and Clorrie Yeomans consider whether Milei's enthusiasm for big tech will help to deliver his big-picture vision for Argentina.

Should Mexico elect judges by popular vote?

Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's president-elect, has confirmed that her government will press ahead with a series of constitutional reforms, including a controversial bill that would see judges elected by popular vote. In Canning House's latest blog, Susana Berruecos considers what this might mean for Mexico's judicial system.

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Priorities for Britain's new government - with George Parker

Freddy Nevison-Andrews
11th Jul 2024

On Thursday 11 July, Canning House held its latest Business Breakfast at its Westminster offices. On this occasion, George Parker, Political Editor at the Financial Times, discussed Britain’s new government’s domestic priorities and global outlook, a week on from the United Kingdom’s General Election.

Celebrating the summer with our friends and colleagues

Freddy Nevison-Andrews
04th Jul 2024

On Tuesday 2 July, Canning House celebrated the arrival of summertime in the United Kingdom at its annual Summer Reception. Held at Lima Cantina, a Peruvian restaurant in London’s bustling Covent Garden, the evening was excellently attended by Canning House’s friends and colleagues.

What’s to come after the UK’s election? – with Rt Hon Jim Murphy

Freddy Nevison-Andrews
28th Jun 2024

On Thursday 27 June, Canning House hosted its latest Business Breakfast, welcoming Rt Hon Jim Murphy, CEO of political consultancy Arden Strategies and a former Labour Cabinet Minister and Foreign Office Minister, to its Westminster offices.

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Elections in the Dominican Republic

On 19 May, ballots were cast in the Dominican Republic for a president, vice president and more than 200 legislators. Luis Abinader won reelection as president in the first round of voting. In this webinar, Canning House examined the results' implications for the country.

Mexico 2024 Seminar Series: Politics In Focus

With just over two weeks to go until Mexico's 2024 elections, we considered the state and trajectory of the country's democracy and institutions, and the short and long-term political factors shaping this contest.

Mexico 2024 Seminar Series: Security In Focus

Security remains a top issue of concern for Mexican voters. In our third session, we discussed the place of political violence, organised crime and militarisation in the agenda of Mexico's next president.

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