What a Controversial Deal in El Salvador Says About China’s Bigger Plans
Reading Time: 4 minutes
A mysteriously timed land and tax deal becomes a source of tension for China — and a sign of its growing interest in Central America.
Central America & Caribbean
Meet the Candidates: Panama
Reading Time: 6 minutes
Ending corruption is top on voters’ minds in Panama, but they’re split over who offers the most credible promise of change.
Why War Criminals Could Walk Free in Guatemala
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A get-out-of-jail-free card for war criminals would be a blow to Guatemala’s anti-impunity movement.
Cuba Wants Business. Trump Is Making That Harder.
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Trump’s waiver of Title III is partial – for now. The uncertainty could hurt both U.S. and Cuban interests.
The Problem With Defending Democracy in Venezuela, But Not Cuba
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Maduro can learn from Cuba that if he hangs on a few months, regional leaders will forget about restoring democracy in Venezuela.
How a TV Star Triggered a Slow Motion Constitutional Crisis
Reading Time: 4 minutes
A tale of two presidents threatening Guatemala’s efforts to curb corruption and migration.
All Eyes on Guatemala as Crisis Brews Ahead of Elections
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President Jimmy Morales’ maneuvering against Guatemala’s institutions could give the U.S. a chance to recalibrate its policy.
Is Kicking Out CICIG Bad for Business in Guatemala?
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Expelling the commission could shake investor confidence, critics warn.
El Salvador: Meet the Candidates in Latin America’s First Election of 2019
Reading Time: 5 minutes
A closer look at the young frontrunner and the contenders hoping for an upset.
Why 2019 Is a Critical Year for Central America
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Carlos Dada, founder and director of El Faro, speaks to AQ on his country’s coming election and what it means for the rest of the region.
Guatemala Is on the Brink. Washington Should Take a Stand.
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Washington is giving President Morales a pass on his efforts to evade justice, writes the first Guatemalan elected to the U.S. Congress.
Podcast: #PetroCaribeChallenge, Haiti’s Anti-Corruption Movement
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Jacqueline Charles discusses how an anti-corruption movement emerged in Haiti after revelations of embezzlement, and what that means for President Jovenel Moïse.
Will El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele Be the Next Social Media President?
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The frontrunner’s direct connection with supporters is upending party politics.
Book Review: The Battle for Paradise
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Award-winning journalist and activist Naomi Klein takes on “disaster capitalists” in Puerto Rico.
