Security is on an upswing: should mayors get the credit? Insights from Mexico City
Latin American cities like São Paulo and Mexico City have seen tremendous improvements in public safety in the last decade. But, as crime rates have gone down, clashes over who is responsible for these rare accomplishments have emerged. The reason is that states provide security in these cities. Yet mayors have used their minimal or imaginary responsibilities in public safety to claim credit for improving public safety. What do citizens know about security provision in cities such as these?
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Join the Spanish and Portuguese Department for a weekly Spanish language meet-up!
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in Spanish conversation with other individuals. Cookies and coffee will also be provided for those who attend!
Spring 2024 Wednesday meetings:
January 17 | January 24 | January 31
February 7 | February 14 | February 21 | February 28
March 6 | March 13 | March 20
April 3 | April 10 | April 17 | April 24
May 1
Artist Salon with Omar Mendoza
Join A Studio in The Woods to meet and learn more about Rising Residents Omar Mendoza. He will give a short presentation on his work followed by a light dinner and refreshments on Thursday, April 4th, 6:30pm – 9:00-pm. Registration is required, click here to register.
Feria Sevillana de Nueva Orleans
Jaleo Flamenco invites you to the inaugural Feria Sevillana de Nueva Orleans, a springtime flamenco fiesta inspired by the tradition of the "Feria de Abril" of Seville, Spain.
Join us in the beautiful courtyard of Casa Borrega to celebrate the arrival of Spring with flamenco dance, music, food, and fashion!
Events include:
Poetry Without Borders | Poesía sin fronteras
A One-Day Festival of Wordsmiths & Musicians!
Persistent Demands: Running after Social Welfare Benefits in Brazil and Argentina
In recent decades, countries across the globe have substantially expanded the nature and scope of government social welfare programs, especially those targeted at the poor. In fact, lower and middle-income democracies today promise more social benefits to more citizens than they have at any time in the past. At the same time, however, effective access to these programs and benefits remains highly variable, even among those who are eligible. What explains why some citizens actually receive the social benefits and programs for which they are eligible while others do not?
TerTUlia
Join the Spanish and Portuguese Department for a weekly Spanish language meet-up!
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in Spanish conversation with other individuals. Cookies and coffee will also be provided for those who attend!
Spring 2024 Wednesday meetings:
January 17 | January 24 | January 31
February 7 | February 14 | February 21 | February 28
March 6 | March 13 | March 20
April 3 | April 10 | April 17 | April 24
May 1
