Canning Insights

The recent anniversary of the end of the Porfiriato, the 30-year period in which Mexico was ruled by the military dictator Porfirio Díaz, and the beginning of the Mexican Revolution offers us a chance to reflect on how relations have changed between civilian governments and the military in the century since his regime was ended at the hands of Mexican revolutionaries - writes Joe Brandon.

On Monday 23 May, HE Luis Lacalle Pou, President of Uruguay, delivered the 23rd Canning Lecture, entitled Uruguay, a Reliable Gateway to South America – Opportunities in Green Finance.

In our next Canning Conversation, Michael Stott and a group of experts provide an overview of Russian interests and activity in Latin America, and assess the motives behind Russia’s engagement in the region.

On 6 April, Canning House provided an overview of Chinese interests and activity in Latin America, and assessed the motives behind China’s engagement in the region.

On 24 March, Canning House and the British San Martín Institute welcomed an expert panel to discuss the life and legacy of José de San Martín, known as the Liberator of Argentina, Chile and Peru.

On 14 March, the Anglo Chilean Society in Collaboration with Canning House held a special event in the wake of the UK's COP 26 Climate Summit.