Young Central American Migrants, in Their Own Words
Reading Time: 2 minutes
A review of Juan Pablo Villalobos’ The Other Side, a book for young adults on the realities of migration to the U.S.
Central America & Caribbean
Costa Rica’s “Before-and-After” Corruption Scandal Casts a Long Shadow
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Attorney General Emilia Navas speaks with AQ on her efforts to restore faith in the justice system in the wake of Costa Rica’s “cementazo.”
Como Una Periodista Inspiró un Movimiento Contra la Corrupción en Panamá
Reading Time: 3 minutes
La nueva Asamblea Nacional asume su cargo con más diputados independientes que nunca. Es gracias, en parte, a Mary Triny Zea.
How a Journalist Helped Spark an Anti-Corruption Wave in Panama
Lee en Español Running for office was never in Gabriel Silva’s plans. The 30-year-old lawyer, who on July 1 will begin his first term as a member of Panama’s Congress, was moved to enter politics out of desperation. “Seeing the same corrupt politicians who have been there since I was born seeking re-election made me … Read more
The Challenges Facing Guatemala’s Next President
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Even after a wild election winds down, the country’s biggest challenges won’t.
At the Havana Biennial, Artists Test Limits on Free Expression
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Cuba’s biggest contemporary art celebration reflected heightened tensions with the U.S.
A Year After Protests, Ortega’s Crackdown on the Media Continues
Reading Time: 3 minutes
A Nicaraguan journalist in exile writes on the need to support press freedom in his country and beyond.
Elections 2019: Five Things to Know About Panama’s May 5 Vote
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Corruption has taken center-stage in Panama’s first presidential election since the release of the Panama Papers.
Un trato polémico en El Salvador y la estrategia global de China
Este artículo está adaptado de la edición impresa de AQ sobre China y América Latina | Read in English El pasado Julio, Salvador Sanchéz Cerén, el Presidente de El Salvador propuso designar todo un 14% del territorio del país –y alrededor de la mitad de su costa– a una llamada Zona Económica Especial (ZEE). Las ZEEs son comunes, llenas de … Read more
Dear President Trump: Central America Could Get Even Worse
Reading Time: 6 minutes
A primer on what ails the region, and why the U.S. administration is not helping.
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.
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
Reading Time: 4 minutes
A get-out-of-jail-free card for war criminals would be a blow to Guatemala’s anti-impunity movement.
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