FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on 2018 Western Hemisphere Elections

Original title: UPCOMING ELECTIONS IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE: IMPLICATIONS FOR U.S. POLICY

January 1, 2018

foreign policy elections Latin America Caribbean national security

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing established the legislative oversight framework for U.S. diplomatic and security engagement with 12 countries in the Western Hemisphere holding elections in 2018.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Department of State

The department uses the findings from these hearings to shape diplomatic strategy and foreign policy implementation in the region.

International NGOs

Organizations like the IRI and NDI provide technical expertise and electoral monitoring that informs congressional oversight.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House on the Western Hemisphere held a hearing on January 10, 2018, to discuss the impact of upcoming elections in Latin America and the Caribbean on U.S. foreign policy. The session featured testimony from experts regarding regional political trends and their implications for national security.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on January 10, 2018, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The subcommittee identified 12 elections occurring in the Western Hemisphere during 2018.
The hearing was the first subcommittee meeting of the Second Session of the 115th Congress.
The session focused on aligning regional policy with the Trump administration's national security strategy.
Witnesses provided expert testimony on electoral processes and political stability in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

To review upcoming elections in Latin America and the Caribbean and determine how they affect U.S. national security and foreign policy.

Who testified at the hearing?

Experts from the International Republican Institute, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, and the National Democratic Institute.

Why It Matters

This hearing established the legislative oversight framework for U.S. diplomatic and security engagement with 12 countries in the Western Hemisphere holding elections in 2018.

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Discoveries

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Focus on 2018 Electoral Cycle

The hearing explicitly links the 2018 electoral calendar in Latin America to the broader Trump administration national security strategy.

Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere

Connected Entities

organizationSubcommittee on the Western Hemisphere“House Committee on Foreign Affairs subcommittee”Map →

personMichael Svetlik“Vice President of Programs, International Foundation for Electoral Systems”Map →

personJim Swigert“Senior Associate and Regional Director, Latin America and Caribbean Programs, Na”Map →

personPaul Cook“Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere”Map →

personKatya Rimkunas“Deputy Director, Latin America and the Caribbean, International Republican Insti”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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