In Honduras, Xiomara Castro’s Government Is Caught in the “Remittances Trap”
As state spending rises, money from the diaspora is an economic lifeline—but it comes at a steep cost.
AQ Podcast | Former President Solís on Central America: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
A comprehensive look at challenges to democracy but also reasons for hope in the region
Slow but Steady for Honduras’ New President
Corruption, energy and rising food prices have posed challenges for Xiomara Castro.
Central America Is Still Recovering from Hurricane Mitch
The 1998 hurricane ended a decade of promise, highlighting the need to better prepare for the next climate-related disaster.
“This Can Be Done”: In Honduras, Farmers Adapt to a Changing Climate
Rather than heading north, some Central Americans are rotating crops and making other changes. But funding is scarce.
“Esto se puede hacer”: En Honduras, los agricultores se adaptan a un clima cambiante
En lugar de dirigirse al norte, algunos centroamericanos están rotando los cultivos y realizando otros cambios. Pero la financiación es escasa.
Xiomara Castro’s Historic Win: What Happens Next?
After her apparent landslide victory, five questions could shape her government.
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.
Meet the Candidates: Honduras
Criminal investigations and fears of fraud loom over this year’s presidential election.
How Honduras Complicates Biden’s Policy Reset in Central America
The longtime U.S. partner will test the administration’s anti-corruption push.
Tracing the Causes of Berta Cáceres’ Life and Death
Nina Lakhani’s “Who Killed Berta Cáceres?” looks at both the details and context of the Honduran environmentalist’s murder.
Young Central American Migrants, in Their Own Words
A review of Juan Pablo Villalobos’ The Other Side, a book for young adults on the realities of migration to the U.S.
Five Latin America Stories You Might Miss in 2017 (But Shouldn’t)
If 2017 is anything like 2016, making predictions on where Latin America will be a year from now is probably a losing bet. Remember when it seemed inevitable that voters in Colombia would pass the country’s landmark peace accord with the FARC, or that the Rio Olympics would be crippled by large-scale social unrest? The … Read more
Save the Lives of Central American Migrants
In the new issue of Americas Quarterly, we asked people, “What would you tell the next U.S. president about Latin America?” To see other authors’ responses, click here. Dear Mister / Madam President, Judging from the rhetoric coming from both parties’ presidential campaigns, immigration will continue to be a hotly contested issue under the next … Read more
Gregoria Flores, United States
While many were surprised when tens of thousands of unaccompanied Central American children arrived at the U.S. southern border seeking asylum last year, it had a sadly familiar resonance for Gregoria Flores. “I know what it’s like to apply for asylum here when you have no one supporting you,” said Flores, 47, who arrived alone … Read more
