2019: A year in elections
This year has been marked by political change and protest in Latin America. There have been surprises…
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Central America’s ‘asylum countries’ explained
The U.S. government has signed agreements with Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador — countries…
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Farewell to Guatemala’s anti-corruption commission
The CICIG will close its doors on September 7 after 12 years. Its last and latest report, which was…
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Will Central America’s nearly two century-old land dispute finally be put to rest?
The Central American republic of Guatemala has, since the mid-1800s, claimed much of the land governed…
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Op-Ed: The silence of Latin America’s leaders
The situation in the United States southern border is critical as close to 50,000 people are currently…
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How Trump’s new asylum rule puts migrants at risk
On July 15, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new law that requires migrants to claim asylum in…
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Who are the two remaining presidential candidates in Guatemala?
Two candidates remain after the first round of voting in Guatemala on Sunday, June 16. Social…
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Guatemala’s voters weigh in on 2019 election
The first round of Guatemala’s elections on Sunday has the country in a state of flux. The country’s…
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The judge who ordered the arrest warrant for Thelma Aldana is under investigation for corruption
UPDATED on 5/9/2019: On Wednesday, April 8, Guatemalan prosecutors confirmed that they have opened an…
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Anti-corruption commission in Guatemala faces an uncertain future
As of March 18, the two most popular presidential candidates in Guatemala have been accused of corruption.…
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