Latin America
Right-wing populism has Costa Rica at a crossroads
Increasing incidents of violence due to narco trafficking as well as rising inequality fueled Laura Fernández's recent election victory
February 25, 2026
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Latin America
Taxing remittances helps make US neighbors poorer, less stable
In many cases the money that migrants send home is equal or more than the federal aid those countries used to get
June 25, 2025
Latin America
Will the US be forced to abandon its base in Honduras?
Trump's promises of deportation are suddenly putting a US base and strategic hub in Central America in question
January 22, 2025
Latin America
The rise and fall of loyal US client Juan Orlando Hernandéz
After Washington cut him loose the ex-Honduran president was convicted of drug trafficking and now faces life in prison
April 01, 2024
Latin America
Guatemala's fragile democratic opening
The US should work with Latin American allies to maximize the opportunity and secure the election of the country’s next president.
September 08, 2023
Latin America
The trial for Berta Caceres' murder will test Biden's Central America policy
The Biden administration says it wants to counter the corruption that’s driving displacement. Does that apply to U.S. allies in Honduras?
July 05, 2021
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