Which Future for Central America?

Articles:

Central America Is As Violent As Ever. What Would it Take to Change?
by Richard Lapper
Thirty years after covering wars in the "Northern Triangle," a veteran reporter returns to find several reasons for hope amid the violence.
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Where Are Central America's Real Jobs?
by Richard Lapper
The Northern Triangle lags behind the rest of Latin America on almost every measure of socioeconomic progress. Part of the problem is that growth hasn't created enough jobs.
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Central America Won't Get Better Until Women's Issues Become a Priority
by Carolina Ávalos
The failure to recognize women's needs is a persistent brake on development.
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Homegrown Solutions to Central America's Narco Nightmare
by Robert Muggah and Salvador Paiz
Washington's drug war distorts Central American priorities, but some homegrown steps are worth considering.
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How Surfing Helps El Salvador's Economy
by Brie Iatarola
A boom in surf tourism is providing economic momentum, but not without conflict.
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by Leani García
The Puerto Rican chef who is leading a farm-to-table revolution.
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by Carin Zissis
Breaking culinary rules has led to widespread acclaim for the head chef and owner of Rosetta.
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by Benjamin Russell
The chef and co-owner of Bogotá's Masa stays focused on the essentials.
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by Brendan O'Boyle
For this Lima native, a focus on traditional flavors trumps trends.
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by Brian Winter
Chef Oliveira brings northeastern flavors to São Paulo at bargain prices.
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How Mexican Cinema Entered Its Second 'Golden Age'
by Carlos Aguilar
Mexican filmmakers' success in Hollywood and beyond didn't come overnight.
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Brazil's Economy, Explained in a Pair of Flip-Flops
by Stephen Kurczy
The sale of iconic Brazilian sandal-maker Havaianas underscores who is selling and who is shopping in a distressed economy.
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How Central America Can Make the Most of a $750 Million U.S. Aid Package
by Victor Umaña
The right data tools can point the way.
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Peronism's Remarkable Comebacks
by Mark P. Jones
Argentina's recurring flirtations with the legacy of Juan Perón.
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One Transgender Refugee's Journey through Central America

by Jonathan Levinson
A transgender refugee's personal journey is interrupted when violence forces another to begin. A photo essay.
AQ Graphic: An Overview of Central America’s Economies and Infrastructure

by Sarah Bons, Ivana Mellers
Charting economic growth, infrastructure and development in Central America.