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Nicaragua: Crónica de una muerte anunciada

Ortega ha ido desmantelando la democracia por más de una década. El es alentado por la impunidad.

Ortega has been dismantling democracy for more than a decade. He is emboldened by impunity.

In Central America’s Northern Triangle, Biden’s best intentions aren’t enough to stop corruption.

Some see an opening for change as a three-year crisis hits a boiling point.

A top economist on the high-stakes debate over in-person classes, plus an update on Argentina’s economy.

Members of civil society react to Congress’ firing of the attorney general and Supreme Court justices.

The regime’s historic transition comes just as economic frustration and political dissent threaten to boil over.

La independencia judicial está bajo asedio, escribe la Magistrada Gloria Porras.

Campaigns against judges like herself imperil Guatemala’s democracy, writes Gloria Porras.

Criminal investigations and fears of fraud loom over this year’s presidential election.

A critical look at past U.S. aid efforts, and how to improve them going forward, by a former president of Costa Rica.

U.S. aid can help, but conditions in much of Central America are dire, says a former president of Costa Rica.

Although a presidential election is scheduled for November 7 in Nicaragua, it is unlikely to be free or fair.

Nayib Bukele isn’t the only reason to worry for regional democracies.

The increasingly authoritarian young president may accumulate even more power in upcoming elections.