Podcast: Why Trump Should Support Guatemala’s Corruption Fight
Reading Time: < 1 minute
Professor and columnist Anita Isaacs discusses why backing CICIG is in the U.S.’ interests on this episode of “Deep South.”
Central America & Caribbean
Is Guatemalan Democracy Under Attack?
Reading Time: 3 minutes
The president’s move against a corruption fighter risks throwing the country into a constitutional crisis.
Desafortunadamente, otros en América Latina seguirán los pasos de Nicaragua
Read in English El año pasado realicé un viaje investigativo a Centroamérica y Nicaragua resultó ser la parada más fácil de mi travesía. A diferencia de Honduras o El Salvador donde se requiere de una planificación cuidadosa debido a la situación de inseguridad abismal, Nicaragua se encontraba entre los países más seguros de América Latina, … Read more
Unfortunately, Others Will Follow Nicaragua’s Path in Latin America
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Nicaragua’s explosion into conflict was predictable – and reflects trends common in the region.
Amnesty International: “Nicaragua’s Institutions Have Collapsed”
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Amnesty International’s Erika Guevara-Rosas spoke to AQ about Nicaragua and the regional backlash against protesters.
AQ Top 5 Storytellers: Edwidge Danticat
Reading Time: 2 minutes
A childhood in two countries gave this Haitian-American author a penchant for crossing the “boundaries you’re not supposed to cross.”
Could This Prosecutor Become Guatemala’s Next President?
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Thelma Aldana made her mark in Guatemala’s fight against corruption. Is she ready for politics?
Podcast: Daniel Ortega’s Grip on Nicaragua
Reading Time: < 1 minute
Journalist John Otis reports on the Nicaraguan president’s violent crackdown on protesters in this episode of “Deep South.”
The Solution to Venezuela Runs Through Cuba
Reading Time: 4 minutes
The Trump administration should take a tougher line with Havana if it wants to ease Venezuelans’ suffering.
How Much Change Will Cuba’s New President Bring?
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Raúl Castro will hand off the presidency – likely to his vice-president Miguel Díaz-Canel – leaving Cubans to speculate on the true impact of the shift.
Latin America’s First Election of 2018 Was… Normal
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Costa Rica’s result may yield clues for upcoming votes in Brazil, Mexico and elsewhere.
How a Hedge Fund Could Derail Puerto Rico’s Debt Negotiations
Reading Time: 4 minutes
A hedge fund’s lawsuit could nullify Puerto Rico’s oversight board and upend its debt restructuring.
AQ Top 5: Meet Latin America’s Most Exciting Young Entrepreneurs
Reading Time: < 1 minute
Our annual list spotlights five enterprising businesspeople who are making an impact – and a profit.
Why Ambassador Feeley’s Resignation Is So Devastating
Reading Time: 4 minutes
When the ambassador to Panama resigned his post, U.S. diplomacy lost one of its most talented Latin America hands.
The Good News About El Salvador
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Twenty-six years since the end of civil war, El Salvador – and its neighbors – are making fragile progress on violence.
