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Democracy & Elections

In Honduras, the opposition is close to winning the presidency in a controversial presidential election

By Lucas Perelló / lucasperello / November 27, 2017

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.

Presidential re-election and party system change on the ballot in Honduras on Sunday

By Lucas Perelló & Gina Kawas / lucasperello / November 22, 2017

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.

Human Rights & Multilateral Organizations

The U.S. withdraws from the EITI, and Latin America’s civil society shudders

By William Naylor / wm_naylor / November 15, 2017

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.

Economics, Trade & Development

The Guatemala-Honduras customs union: A paradigm shift in regionalism

By Javier Gutiérrez / jantgut / August 2, 2017

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.

Democracy & Elections

In Honduras, a divided opposition will likely struggle in this year’s elections

By Lucas Perelló / lucasperello / July 31, 2017

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?

By Jimena Galindo / July 28, 2017

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

Democracy & Elections

Honduras: Meet the new boss, same as the old boss

By Lucas Perelló / March 22, 2017

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.

Economics, Trade & Development

Trade in services: Central America’s big opportunity?

By Javier Gutiérrez / jantgut / February 3, 2017

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.

Politics

Honduras’ constitutional quagmire

By Lucas Perelló / September 6, 2016

History is repeating itself in Honduras. The question of presidential re-election is dividing the country once again. Will politicians be able to solve the constitutional crisis or is the country condemned to electoral uncertainty?

Economics, Trade & Development

Can demographics and policy reform help Central America’s creative industries?

By Javier Gutiérrez / jantgut / August 30, 2016

Against grim economic news in Latin America, Central America is expected to grow by 4.3 percent this year. But that won’t be enough. Here’s how the region can grow further, leveraging its creative industries.