Recent events in Honduras and Bolivia show the corruption of institutions knows no ideological boundaries.
Re-electionistas: In Bolivia and Honduras, thirst for power trumps ideology
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Central America
In Honduras, the opposition is close to winning the presidency in a controversial presidential election
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In an unprecedented election marred by the incompetence of Honduras’ Supreme Electoral Tribunal, the country now has two self-proclaimed presidents with the center-left candidate unofficially in the lead.
Central America
Presidential re-election and party system change on the ballot in Honduras on Sunday
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While this Sunday’s presidential elections are a test of President Hernández’ controversial re-election, the legislative elections will likely reveal the splintering of Honduras’ one-time bi-party system.
Central America
The U.S. withdraws from the EITI, and Latin America’s civil society shudders
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The Trump Administration’s decision to withdraw from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is the latest example of a U.S. retreat from international leadership.
Central America
The Guatemala-Honduras customs union: A paradigm shift in regionalism
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The recent launch of a customs union between Guatemala and Honduras marks a paradigm shift in region-building in the Americas. It may offer key lessons to other Latin American countries seeking to leverage their existing interdependence.
Central America
In Honduras, a divided opposition will likely struggle in this year’s elections
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As the November presidential elections approach in Honduras, the opposition appears too divided to defeat an unpopular incumbent.
In the Media
Why Is Latin America the Most Dangerous Region in the World for Women?
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On the surface, Latin America may look like an exception to rising gender-based violence and femicide around the world, given the region’s ratification of international conventions to protect women. Yet too many Latin American states are
lagging behind in actually implementing these measures at home
Central America
Honduras: Meet the new boss, same as the old boss
By Lucas Perelló /
A reform that permits sitting president Juan Orlando Hernández to run for re-election and the divisions among opposition leaders make it likely that November 26th elections will produce little political change.
Central America
Trade in services: Central America’s big opportunity?
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While global trade in services is booming, most Latin American countries continue to export basic goods. Here’s what Panama and Costa Rica did to catch up. Other countries should follow.
Central America