
In Guatemala, A Fresh Crackdown on Prosecutors
Ahead of an election year, attacks on the rule of law continue to undermine the country’s democracy.

Costa Rica’s Election: A Bad Day for Incumbents, but Some Hope Ahead
The next president will have an opportunity to be a true leader in Central America.

Film Review: One Woman’s Intimate Rebellion
A Swedish–Costa Rican director takes an unexpected approach to themes of sexuality and religious devotion.

Book Review: Mario Vargas Llosa Takes On a Coup in Guatemala
The Peruvian novelist brings Central America’s bloody Cold War past to life – with a surprising political angle.

From Bad to Worse: Nayib Bukele’s Split with Washington
El Salvador’s leader seems to be doubling down on his confrontation with Biden, although he faces numerous challenges ahead.

Xiomara Castro’s Historic Win: What Happens Next?
After her apparent landslide victory, five questions could shape her government.

Nicaragua: How Latin America Reacted
From condemnation to praise, many of the region’s biggest players weighed in on Sunday’s election.

Meet the Candidates: Costa Rica
A runoff election pitted a former president against a technocrat with an anti-corruption angle.

AQ Podcast: Next Steps for Nicaragua
After Daniel Ortega’s sham election, is there anything the world can do?

Nicaragua’s Sham Election Is Over. What Should the World Do Now?
The hemisphere has a short window to show another dictatorship will not be tolerated, writes Panama’s former vice president.

Panama’s Evolving Relationship with China
AQ tracks how the country has managed its ties with Beijing.

Duolingo’s Luis von Ahn: “I Just Want to Have an Impact”
The Guatemalan CEO of the mega-successful app is speaking out about inequality, corruption and more.

AQ’s Fall Playlist: The Poetry and Power of Rita Indiana
The Dominican musician’s genre-defying performances make a virtue of pandemic-imposed constraints.

Could Honduras Shift Left? A Look at Xiomara Castro
The former first lady and democratic socialist could become Honduras’ first female president. That may be the easy part.

Haiti’s Ariel Henry Makes a Play for Power
The process of rebuilding Haiti’s government has pitted the acting prime minister against much of civil society.