Re-electionistas: In Bolivia and Honduras, thirst for power trumps ideology
Recent events in Honduras and Bolivia show the corruption of institutions knows no ideological boundaries.
Christopher Sabatini
December 1, 2017
In Honduras, the opposition is close to winning the presidency in a controversial presidential election
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.
Lucas Perelló
November 27, 2017
Presidential re-election and party system change on the ballot in Honduras on Sunday
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.
Lucas Perelló & Gina Kawas
November 22, 2017
The U.S. withdraws from the EITI, and Latin America’s civil society shudders
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.
William Naylor
November 15, 2017
The Guatemala-Honduras customs union: A paradigm shift in regionalism
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.
Javier Gutiérrez
August 2, 2017
In Honduras, a divided opposition will likely struggle in this year’s elections
As the November presidential elections approach in Honduras, the opposition appears too divided to defeat an unpopular incumbent.
Lucas Perelló
July 31, 2017
Why Is Latin America the Most Dangerous Region in the World for Women?
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
Jimena Galindo
July 28, 2017
Honduras: Meet the new boss, same as the old boss
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.
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March 22, 2017
Trade in services: Central America’s big opportunity?
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.
Javier Gutiérrez
February 3, 2017
Honduras’ constitutional quagmire
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?
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September 6, 2016