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Central America Politics

China’s strategic influence is growing in the Americas

At a time of reduced US influence, China’s economic and political ventures in Latin America will pay dividends.

International Politics The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead

Mexico and Cambodia hold key local elections. The Paris Climate Accord heads for uncertainty. Kinder Morgan IPO tests energy markets. All in The Week Ahead.

Latin America Security

The fight is on against organized crime in Central America

Due to the growing crime and violence plaguing the Northern Triangle region of Central America, composed of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, the state Presidents have proposed a new regional plan for combating organized crime, which includes the creation of a regional police force

Economics Latin America

What is next for Latin America’s middle class?

In the aftermath of leftist rule and a commodity boom, Latin American governments now face risks that threaten a still-fragile middle class.

International Politics The Week Ahead

Weekly Risk Outlook

Peru’s president faces reality. MSCI announces redesignation. Spain readies for elections. Kenyan opposition marches. Economic Forum shows political shifts.

Economics Latin America

US “Alliance for Prosperity” program could deepen troubles in Central America

The recent U.S. Alliance for Prosperity program seems to offer new solutions in alleviating the underlying problems in Central and Latin America. However, the program seems to be a déjà vu

Latin America Security

Poor security drives Honduras emigration

A variety of domestic factors, including a lack of security and economic opportunity, are driving steady emigration out of Honduras. Conclusions drawn from the author’s research work on the ground

Economics Latin America

China creates new trade route through Nicaragua canal

Construction on the Nicaragua canal is set to start in December. The government has proclaimed it to be an economic panacea. When the Nicaraguan National Assembly approved legislation with HKDN Group