Vance Center Associate Executive Director Jaime Chávez Alor with representatives of judges’ associations and other civil society representatives at the 195th Period of Sessions of the IACHR in Guatemala City, March 9, 2026. Photo credit: Asociación Mexicana de Juzgadoras IACHR Hearings Civil Society Dialogue On March 9, the Commission held a 90-minute session to hear from a wide range of civil society organizations across the region on diverse thematic concerns. This was the first time the IACHR has hosted an open dialogue spanning multiple countries, issues, and themes, and offered an opportunity for a diverse range of speakers to present... read more
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Vance Center Participates in IACHR’s 195th Sessions and Side Events in Guatemala
Posted on March 23, 2026
Vance Center Hosts Two Sessions at Central America Donors Forum
Posted on October 22, 2025Jaime Chávez Alor and Ignacio Obando lead the discussion during the session “Resilience through Legal Representation: Pro Bono in Times of Crisis” on October 6. Photo credit: Vance Center. The Vance Center and network partners organized two sessions during the 15th Central America Donors Forum, held on October 6-7, 2025, in Guatemala City. This year’s forum, held under the theme, Resist, Bridge & Rebuild in Times of Change, brought together more than 800 people from across 450 organizations and 30 countries. Over two days, panels and workshops covered urgent topics including solutions to protect democracy and the rule of law,... read more
El Vance Center apoya el Diálogo Regional sobre Independencia Judicial en Centroamérica
Posted on February 13, 2025El 5 y 6 de febrero, el Vance Center y la Federación Centroamericana de Jueces por la Democracia (FECAJUD) organizaron un taller para fomentar un diálogo regional sobre las protecciones internacionales a la independencia judicial, la justicia digital, el lenguaje jurídico accesible y la comunicación judicial efectiva. El taller de dos días, titulado “Garantías para una Judicatura Independiente”, reunió en la Ciudad de Guatemala a jueces, expertos legales y líderes de asociaciones judiciales de toda la región para fortalecer el conocimiento y la colaboración en temas clave que afectan la independencia e integridad judicial en Centroamérica. Primer día: Cooperación regional... read more
Vance Center Supports Regional Dialogue on Judicial Independence in Central America
Posted on February 13, 2025Participants in the workshop in Guatemala City, February 5-6, 2025. Photo credit: Vance Center. On February 5-6, the Vance Center and the Central American Federation of Judges for Democracy (FECAJUD) organized a workshop to foster greater regional dialogue on international protections for judicial independence, digital justice, accessible legal language, and effective judicial communication. The two-day workshop, “Guarantees for an Independent Judiciary,” gathered judges, legal experts, and judicial association leaders from across the region in Guatemala City to strengthen knowledge and collaboration on key issues affecting judicial independence and integrity in Central America. Day One: Regional Cooperation and Technological Innovation In... read more
Vance Center-Latin Lawyer Pro Bono Survey Analyzes Regional Progress, Celebrates Leading Law Firms in Latin America
Posted on November 24, 2025Every year, the Vance Center partners with Latin Lawyer to conduct a survey measuring the progress of pro bono development across the region’s legal markets. The resulting articles and analysis offer a look at the state of pro bono practice across Latin America, and an opportunity to share best practices and celebrate the achievements of the practitioners leading the way. The 2025 survey highlights effective approaches to institutionalizing and investing in pro bono practice within firms, and analyzes results from the six largest jurisdictions and Central America. It includes features on successful pro bono projects across the region, the creation of... read more
Vance Center and Global Financial Integrity Address Virtual Asset Ecosystem Challenges in El Salvador
Posted on November 27, 2024The Vance Center and Global Financial Integrity (GFI) co-hosted a forum and workshop on November 20 and 21 in San Salvador, bringing together policymakers, private sector leaders, and international experts. The November 20 forum, titled “Challenges and Opportunities for the Virtual Asset Ecosystem in El Salvador,” focused on fostering dialogue and collaboration on the regulatory, operational, and legal dimensions of virtual assets. Held at the Escuela Superior de Economía y Negocios (ESEN), the program provided a platform to explore the opportunities, risks, and innovations within El Salvador’s growing virtual asset ecosystem while addressing critical issues such as financial crime prevention,... read more