The American continent is a hard one to divide up. What constitutes Latin America? Everything south of Rio Grande/Río Bravo - the US-Mexican border? But then what about the unique…
Rampant corruption in prisons involves former public officials; Harsh droughts threaten Central America’s food security; Mexican and Guatemalan authorities share experiences on justice system reform Rampant corruption in prisons involves…
Competitiveness improves in Central America; Former president Flores turns himself in amid corruption charges; Crime prevention centres are set up in Usulután Competitiveness improves in Central America According to a…
Bill to overhaul the penal code is in the works; Migrants heading north to the US face new challenges; Mismanagement of budget execution is rampant Bill to overhaul the penal…
Climate change is taking a toll on Northern Triangle; Annual business sector gathering will centre on insecurity; Spain and Guatemala plan to refocus bilateral security cooperation Climate change is taking…
US government reasserts that illegal immigrants will be deported; Money Laundering Law now includes former civil servants; PNC claims substantial progress in the fight against crime US government reasserts that…
IDB approves loan to boost credit for SMEs; Recent survey points to a slight reduction in poverty; President Sánchez Cerén signs off on new tax reform IDB approves loan to…
Majority of homicides occur in 63 municipalities; Legislative Assembly reforms self-defence article of penal code; FGR claims gang truce is not a necessary condition for peace Majority of homicides occur…
Regional effort will tackle humanitarian crisis at US-Mexico border; Homicides cluster in 49 municipalities; Agricultural sector requests additional funding Regional effort will tackle humanitarian crisis at US-Mexico border In a…
Private sector pushes for security policy reforms; Petrocaribe negotiations are scheduled; Security budget deemed insufficient for tackling violence Private sector pushes for security policy reforms Following a meeting with President…
Northern Triangle countries agree on joint effort to tackle child migration; Central American heads of state gather to discuss regional issues; Businesspeople demand government actions against violence Northern Triangle countries…
US commits to helping El Salvador tackle violence; Government announces five-year plan for water projects; Lara blames gang violence for most of El Salvador’s homicides US commits to helping El…
Devaluation hits agricultural sector; Congress approves legislation protecting journalists; Violent attacks persist on public transport Devaluation hits agricultural sector The lempira, Honduras’ currency, and its most recent devaluation ($1 =…
FGR investigates Munguía on arms trafficking; President Sánchez Cerén signs decree on austerity for the executive branch; Salvadoran delegation arrives in Bolivia for G-77 summit FGR investigates Munguía on arms…
“I’m not playing anymore. I said no tig-backs and you tug me back. When does lunch finish? I’m bored.” University is ending, right, which is a bit like when a…
President Molina addresses drug policy on TV; Study places Guatemala among the countries with highest homicide rate; Gangs are increasingly recruiting young girls President Molina addresses drug policy on TV…
President-elect promises robust economic growth; Vice-President-elect vows to reinforce security; Sánchez Cerén conditions wage increases on economic growth President-elect promises robust economic growth Salvador Sánchez Cerén, who will be sworn…
Economy grows below its potential; Government and civil society discuss a renewed peace process; US updates travel alert to El Salvador Economy grows below its potential Between 1970 and 2012,…
Municipal debt for 2013 rises significantly; Electoral authorities will oversee private donations to political parties; President Funes’ approval rate remains among the highest in the region Municipal debt for 2013…
Irrigation systems have significantly boost agriculture; US Ambassador sees insecurity as main hindrance to investment; Private sector has high expectations for economic recovery Irrigation systems have significantly boost agriculture According…