Submissions from 2017
SICA focuses attention on efficiency, fighting organized crime in Central America, George RodrÃguez
Some Haitians Look at Canada for Help as They Face Loss of Protected Status in the U.S., George RodrÃguez
Synthetic Drugs: Costa Rica’s New Nightmare, George RodrÃguez
Textile Industry Gains Momentum in the Dominican Republic, Crosby Girón
Thousands of Panamanians March Against Corruption in Wake of Odebrecht Scandal, Louisa Reynolds
Three Powerful Hurricanes in One Month Leave Devastation in the Caribbean, George RodrÃguez
Top Prosecutor Launches Corruption Crackdown in El Salvador, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Top U.N. Human Rights Official Criticizes El Salvador’s Crime-Fighting Approach, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Trump’s Immigration Policies Raise Concerns in Central America, George RodrÃguez
Trump’s Stance Toward Cuba Causes Uncertainty, Resignation, Daniel Vázquez
U.N. Rapporteur Highlights ‘Hidden Tragedy’ in El Salvador, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
U.S. Keeps Belize on List of Money-Laundering Hubs, Louisa Reynolds
U.S. Lawmakers Again Threaten Sanctions against Nicaragua, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
U.S. Requests Extradition of Guatemala’s Former Vice President, Louisa Reynolds
U.S. Sanctions Bill Advances as Nicaragua’s Local Elections Loom, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Violence Against Women on the Rise in the Dominican Republic, Crosby Girón
Submissions from 2016
‘A Community of Interest’ to Tackle Crime in Central America, George RodrÃguez
Activists Could Launch Political Party to Back Rights of Minorities in Costa Rica, George RodrÃguez
‘Fifagate’ Unleashes Third Straight Corruption Scandal in Honduras, George RodrÃguez
Aftermath of Hurricane Matthew Brings Threat of Food Shortages, More Cholera, George RodrÃguez
Aruba, Belize Signal Potential Sea Change for Gay Rights in the Caribbean, Gregory Scruggs
At Climate Talks, Caribbean Seeks to Refine ‘Loss and Damage’ While Fears of U.S. Exit Loom, Gregory Scruggs
Belize and Mexico at Forefront of Struggle to Save Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, Louisa Reynolds
Belize’s Chiquibul Forest Under Threat from Illegal Timber Loggers, Louisa Reynolds
Caribbean Speaks with One Voice at Paris Climate Talks, Gregory Scruggs
Central American Judges and Prosecutors Close Ranks Against Organized Crime, George RodrÃguez
Children Safety Organization Says Killings in Honduras Respond to Social-Cleansing Strategy, George RodrÃguez
Corruption, Abuse of Power, Gang Violence Endanger Democracy in Central America, George RodrÃguez
Costa Rica and Panama work to solve immigration crisis at their border, George RodrÃguez
Costa Rica’s Big Strides in Gender Equality Come with some Controversy, George RodrÃguez
Costa Rica’s soccer federation starts inquiry after former chief admits to theft and accepting bribes, George RodrÃguez
Costa Rica Cautiously Resumes Full Participation in SICA, George RodrÃguez
Costa Rica Sees Increase in Airborne Drug Trafficking, Illegal Runways, George RodrÃguez
Costa Rica Steps Up to Help Victims of Violence in Northern Triangle, George RodrÃguez
Cuban Communist Party Congress Meets amid Economic Changes, Daniel Vázquez
Cubans Prepare for Another Period of Hardship, Economic Cutbacks, and Uncertainty, Daniel Vázquez
Cuban Tourism Sector Gains Continue Amid Controversies from U.S. Rapprochement, Daniel Vázquez
Daniel Ortega, FSLN Draw Scant Opposition in Nicaraguan Elections, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Dependence on Imported Oil Continues to Set the Pace of Cuba’s Economy and Politics, Daniel Vázquez
El Niño Adds Food Shortage to Ongoing Political Crisis in Haiti, George RodrÃguez
El Salvador Corruption Probe Targets Two Ex-Presidents, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
El Salvador Detains Four Suspects in Massacre of Jesuits; U.S. to Extradite Another, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
El Salvador Reaches Murder Milestone in 2015, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
El Salvador Takes ‘Extraordinary Measures’ to Tackle Gang Violence, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
El Salvador Wins High-Stakes Investment Dispute with Multinational Miner, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Environmental and Human Rights Activists Threatened in Honduras, George RodrÃguez
Environmentalists Concerned that Logging is Denuding Forests in the Dominican Republic, Crosby Girón
EU Maintains Security Cooperation with Costa Rica as Part of the European Bloc’s Strategy for Central America, George RodrÃguez
Ex-President Mauricio Funes of El Salvador Granted Asylum in Nicaragua, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Former Military Officers Face Sexual and Domestic Slavery Charges in Guatemala, Louisa Reynolds
Former Salvadoran President Francisco Flores Dies at 56, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Former Vice President Charged with Running Fraud Ring in Guatemala, Louisa Reynolds
Fraud is a Major Stumbling Block in Haiti’s Presidential Election, George RodrÃguez
Gender-Focused Violence in the Northern Triangle Puts Women and Children on Massive Exodus, George RodrÃguez
Government’s Move to Increase Citizen Participation in Costa Rica Draws Conservative Opposition, George RodrÃguez
Government Leaves Indigenous Residents Unprotected in Northeastern Nicaragua Land Dispute, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Green Hub Could Be Launched as Early as this Year in Costa Rica, George RodrÃguez
Grumblings from Washington as Nicaraguan Elections Near, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Guatemala-Belize Border Tensions Flare After Shooting, Louisa Reynolds
Guatemalan Environmental Activist Shot to Death as Repression Against Rights Defenders Intensifies, Louisa Reynolds
Haiti Sets October Date for New Presidential Elections, George RodrÃguez
High-Ranking Guatemalan Officers to Face Trial for 1981 Disappearance and Rape, Louisa Reynolds
Honduran Cattle Thieves Turned Drug Traffickers Go on Trial in U.S., George RodrÃguez
Honduran Judge’s Car Stolen, Along with Case File of Murdered Human Rights Activist, George RodrÃguez
Honduras Launches Anti-Corruption Effort after Reports of Murder Conspiracy among Leaders of National Police, George RodrÃguez
Honduras Supreme Court Clears Way for Presidential Re-Election Bids, George RodrÃguez
Hurricane Forces Latest Delay in Presidential Elections in Haiti, George RodrÃguez
If Central America Wants to Counter Racial Discrimination, It Must Change Its Mindset, George RodrÃguez
In Guatemala, a Steep Climb for Returning Migrants, Janelle Conaway
Is Nicaragua Finally Tapping into Its Tourism Potential?, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Military Making a Comeback in Central America, George RodrÃguez
Minimum Wage Adjustment Could Lead to an Increase in Poverty in Guatemala, Louisa Reynolds
Mission Impossible: Cracking Down on Honduran Corruption and Impunity, George RodrÃguez
Morales Has Few Accomplishments After First Five Months as Guatemala’s President, Louisa Reynolds
Nicaragua’s Daniel Ortega to Compete in His Seventh Straight Presidential Election, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
OAS Anticorruption Forces Focus on Honduras, George RodrÃguez
Old Cars, Bad Roads, and Traffic Violations Cause Accidents and Economic Loss in Cuba, Daniel Vázquez
Panama Inaugurates Expanded Canal after Long Feud with Contractors, Louisa Reynolds
Panama Supreme Court Orders Arrest of Former President Ricardo Martinelli, Louisa Reynolds
Police Station Attacked as Haiti’s Political Crisis Escalates, George RodrÃguez
Poverty Persists in Dominican Republic, Despite Economic Growth, Crosby Girón
President’s Brother and Son Involved in New Corruption Scandal in Guatemala, Louisa Reynolds
President Daniel Ortega Wins Third Consecutive Term in Nicaragua, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
President Danilo Medina Elected for Second Term in the Dominican Republic, Crosby Girón
Presidential Runoff Vote Postponed Again in Haiti, George RodrÃguez
President Jimmy Morales Forced to Make a U-Turn on Fiscal Reform Proposal for Guatemala, Louisa Reynolds
President Morales Accused of Reneging on Promise to Stamp Out Corruption in Guatemala, Louisa Reynolds
President Ortega and First Lady Murillo Tighten Their Grip on Nicaragua, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Protests in Honduras over Murder of Human Rights Leader, George RodrÃguez
Reelection Seen as Likely for Nicaraguan Leader Daniel Ortega, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Retired Army Officer and Notorious Drug Trafficker Captured in Guatemala, Louisa Reynolds
Security Equipment from U.S. to Help Costa Rica Fight Organized Crime, George RodrÃguez
Short on Funds, Haiti Prepares for October Elections, George RodrÃguez
SICA and UNDP Partner with Central American Governments to Prevent Violence Against Youth, George RodrÃguez
Supreme Court Voids El Salvador’s 23-Year-Old Amnesty Law, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
The Dominican Republic Clamps Down on Sex Tourism, Crosby Girón
The Fight over Control of the Dominican Republic’s Radio Waves, Crosby Girón
Top Authorities Join Forces Against Environmental Crime in Costa Rica, George RodrÃguez
Trying to Make Sense of Nicaragua’s Low Crime Numbers, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Two Proposed Bills Would Keep Costa Rica Away From GAFILAT’s ‘Grey List’, George RodrÃguez
