Submissions from 2016
Varela Administration Involved in String of Corruption Scandals in Panama, Louisa Reynolds
Varela: Expanded Panama Canal Will Be Inaugurated in May, Louisa Reynolds
Water-Strapped El Salvador Suffers Back-to-Back Molasses Spills, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Withering Drought Hurting Farmers, Fish Industry in Nicaragua, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
With Interim President in Place, Haiti Elections Now Scheduled for April, George RodrÃguez
World Court Agrees to Revisit Nicaragua-Colombia Maritime Border Row, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Submissions from 2015
Addressing Opposition-Led Congress, Costa Rican President Stresses Need for Dialogue and Building Democratic Culture, George RodrÃguez
Afro-Cubans Reaffirm Demands More Strongly in Times of Economic Change on the Island, Daniel Vázquez
Belizean Government Accused of Disregarding Indigenous Property Rights, Louisa Reynolds
Belizean Police Accused of Human Rights Violations, Louisa Reynolds
Calls For Greater Regulation After Cave-ins Kill Artisanal Miners In Nicaragua, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Caribbean Officials Ponder Regional Response to Seaweed Influx, Gregory Scruggs
CELAC Leaders Agree to Attack Causes of Poverty; Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega Surprises Summit, George RodrÃguez
Central American Leaders Discuss Alliance for Prosperity Plan During Summit of the Americas, Louisa Reynolds
Chinese Developer Breaks Ground on Controversial Nicaragua Canal Project, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Coffee Between Costa Rica's Attorney General and a Vice Minister Turns into Political Storm, George RodrÃguez
Comedian Jimmy Morales Wins Sweeping Victory in Guatemalan Elections, Louisa Reynolds
Concerns Increase in Cuba Because of Rising Temperatures, Drought, Other Effects of Climate Change, Daniel Vázquez
Conflict Between Rival Gangs, Police Produces War-Like Casualty Numbers in El Salvador, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Conflicts Involving Mining Projects Persist in Dominican Republic, Crosby Girón
Constitutional Court Gives President Otto Pérez Molina’s Impeachment Green Light, Louisa Reynolds
Cornered by Military-Police Repression in El Salvador, Mareros Flee to Neighboring Central American Countries, George RodrÃguez
Corruption Scandals Blow Up in Honduran President Orlando Hernández’s Pet Security Forces, George RodrÃguez
Costa Rica’s Uphill Battle for a Solution to the Cuban Migrant Crisis, George RodrÃguez
Costa Rica Gears Up to Host Largest Summit in Its History, George RodrÃguez
Costa Rica Gets National Health Policy Moving, Aiming to Strengthen Other Development Areas, George RodrÃguez
Costa Rica Launches Strategy Against Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing, George RodrÃguez
Costa Rica Links Immigration to Development, Focuses on Protecting Immigrant Rights, George RodrÃguez
Costa Rica to Consider Declaring Street Harassment a Crime, George RodrÃguez
Could a Trial Finally Be in the Works for El Salvador’s Jesuits-Massacre Case?, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Cubans Expect Better Technology, Increased Telecommunication Services with Support from U.S., Daniel Vázquez
Date Set for General Elections in Haiti; Voter Turnout Remains in Doubt, George RodrÃguez
Dean Barrow wins third consecutive term in Belize general elections, Louisa Reynolds
Despite Opposition from Honduran Communities, All Is Set for ZEDEs Following Second Corte Suprema Ruling, George RodrÃguez
Despite Violence and Irregularities, Haitian Parliamentary Elections Seen as Strengthening Democracy, George RodrÃguez
Dominican Republic Approves Re-Election in Constitutional Reform, Crosby Girón
Dominican Republic Commemorates 50th Anniversary of U.S. Invasion and Demands Official Apology, Crosby Girón
Dominican Republic Economy Improves but Country Sinks Further into Debt, Crosby Girón
Dominican Republic Faces Water Shortage, Crosby Girón
Dominican Republic Progress Mixed on Transparency and Participation, Crosby Girón
Economic Readjustments End Egalitarianism and Increase Class Differences in Cuba, Daniel Vázquez
El Salvador’s Leading Parties Spar as ex-President Francisco Flores' Corruption Trial Looms, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
El Salvador Pardons Woman Sentenced To 30 Years For Abortion-Related Offense, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Fallout Continues as Anti-Corruption Authority Probes Honduran Social Security Megascandal, George RodrÃguez
Farmers and Entrepreneurs Bet on Huge Profits in New Era of U.S. and Cuban Relations, Daniel Vázquez
FIFA Scandal Highlights Caribbean’s Political Culture of Corruption, Gregory Scruggs
Fired Honduran Judges Question Effect of Negative Human Rights Court Ruling on Government, George RodrÃguez
First Wave of Haitian Deportees Leaves Dominican Republic, Crosby Girón
FMLN Loses Ground in El Salvador’s Botched Legislative and City Elections, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Former Honduran President Manual Zelaya Says Coup Staged to Hand Country to Foreigners, George RodrÃguez
Former Panamanian Dictator Manuel Noriega Apologizes for Human Rights Violations, Louisa Reynolds
Former President Ricardo Martinelli Faces Corruption Inquiry, Louisa Reynolds
Government Blames Gangs for Latest Spate of Violence, Louisa Reynolds
Government Unveils Anti-Crime Strategy As El Salvador’s Homicide Rate Soars, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Guatemala’s President Otto Pérez Molina Finally Gives In to Widespread Calls for Resignation, Louisa Reynolds
Guatemalan Court Sentences Former Police Chief for Assault on Spanish Embassy, Louisa Reynolds
Guatemalan President Otto Pérez Molina Gives CICIG Extension Green Light, Louisa Reynolds
Guatemalan Vice President’s Top Aide Involved in Customs Bribery Scandal, Louisa Reynolds
Haitian Immigration Crisis Reaches New Heights, Crosby Girón
Honduran Government Welcomes OAS Anti-corruption Team; Popular Movement Skeptical, George RodrÃguez
Honduran Ley Picapiedra Puts Prisoners to Work, Isolates Dangerous Inmates, George RodrÃguez
Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández Responds to Calls for Resignation with Calls for Dialogue, George RodrÃguez
In Atmosphere of Uncertainty, with no Parliament, Haitian President Michel Martelly Installs New Cabinet, George RodrÃguez
Indignados Seek Support from Pope; OAS commends President Juan Orlando Hernández, George RodrÃguez
Judge Orders Former Salvadoran President Francisco Flores to Stand Trial, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Lack of Parliamentary and Municipal Elections Leads to Demonstrations in Haiti; Prime Minister Resigns, George RodrÃguez
Land Conflict Takes Deadly Turn in Northeastern Nicaragua, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Leading Opposition Party in Guatemala Tainted by Money-Laundering Scandal, Louisa Reynolds
Martyred Archbishop Óscar Romero Beatified In El Salvador, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
More Delays for Nicaragua’s US$50-Billion Canal Project, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Negotiations on Barro Blanco Hydroelectric Dam Reach Consensus, Louisa Reynolds
New Cases of Police Violence Put Pressure on Nicaragua’s Leadership, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
New Murder Milestones for El Salvador as Gang Conflict Rages On, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
New Stage of Relations Between Washington and Havana Triggers Expectations of Cuban People, Daniel Vázquez
Nicaragua Jails Army Doctor Who Criticized Police Crackdown on Canal Protestors, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Nicaragua Looks to Russia in Bid to Add Military Muscle, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Nicaraguan Miners Square Off Against Police, Canadian Gold Producer, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Nine Months of Lowered Tensions and New Relationships with U.S. Curb Cuba’s Official Propaganda, Daniel Vázquez
Opponents of Nicaraguan Canal Project Demand Greater Transparency, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Outcome Of Salvadoran Municipal, Legislative Elections Still Unclear, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Panamanian Court Suspends Manuel Noriega’s Trial for Labor Unionist’s Disappearance, Louisa Reynolds
Panamanian Supreme Court Judge Resigns Amid Corruption Allegations, Louisa Reynolds
Petroleum Exploration Project Could Threaten Belizean Barrier Reef, Louisa Reynolds
Presidential Decree Could Reinstate In Vitro Fertilization in Costa Rica, George RodrÃguez
Rights Group Investigating Salvadoran War Crimes Sues CIA, Suffers Break-in, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Salvadoran Government Nixes Guatemala-Style Anti-Impunity Commission, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Security Minister Says Costa Rica Has Time to Save Itself from Organized-Crime Onslaught, George RodrÃguez
Sexual Minorities Left Out of Nicaragua’s New Family Code’, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Special U.S. Military Task Force Prepares to Land in Honduras, Critics Say to Secure U.S. Interests, George RodrÃguez
Thousands of Candidates Will Vie for Posts in Haiti's Long-Awaited Elections, George RodrÃguez
Three Members of Powerful Honduras Family Charged with Money Laundering, George RodrÃguez
Top Costa Rican Judicial Cop's Proposal Against Motorcycle Assailants Outrages Bikers, George RodrÃguez
Transparency Concerns Regarding Election of Comptroller General, Louisa Reynolds
Uncertainty about the Future of the Cuban Adjustment Act Fuels Exodus to the U.S., Daniel Vázquez
Unprecedented Political Crisis Leads to Surprise Result in Guatemala’s First Round of Elections, Louisa Reynolds
U.S. and Dominican Republic Sign New Extradition Treaty, Crosby Girón
U.S. Government Clears Nicaragua of "Property-Waiver" Requirement, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
With Political Wars over, Central American Violence Takes New Forms in Region in Urgent Need for Peace, George RodrÃguez
Submissions from 2014
Accusations Fly in Final Stretch of Tight Salvadoran Presidential Race, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
An Unstoppable Tide of Femicides in Dominican Republic, Crosby Girón