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What happens if Honduras kicks out the US military?
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

The rise and fall of loyal US client Juan Orlando Hernandéz
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

Colombia’s Petro: Let's bury the violent drug war for good
Latin America

Colombia’s Petro: Let's bury the violent drug war for good

The new president wants to create an alliance for less militarized policies. Biden should buy in.

Honduran President Hernandez was Washington's man, until he wasn't
Latin America

Honduran President Hernandez was Washington's man, until he wasn't

The former leader spent years stealing, defrauding, trafficking drugs and worse. When he wasn't useful anymore, the US indicted him.

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Latin America

A glimmer of hope for democracy in Honduras

Xiomara Castro’s election victory ends a 12-year period marked by corruption, drugs scandals, and human rights abuses.

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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?