Care and the caravan: the unmet needs of migrants heading for the US
Central Americans fleeing violence and poverty rely on volunteers for what limited healthcare they can access on their way through Mexico
Category: Central America
Guatemala’s corruption should be at the top of Trump’s agenda
If the Trump administration and the US Congress truly want to address gang violence and reduce the number of Central American migrants turning to the United States as a safe haven, ending corruption should be at the top of their agenda.
Is Honduras Losing the Fight Against Aerial Drug Trafficking?
Honduras authorities’ long-running strategy of seizing planes and demolishing landing strips has done little to identify suspects, routes and suppliers, allowing the so-called “narco flights” to continue.
Honduras Court Ruling Could Undermine Anti-Graft Body
The ruling gives the public appearance of protecting Honduras’ anti-graft body, but in reality, it threatens to weaken its power to move cases forward.
Honduras’ Congress Mounts Legal Attack Against Anti-Graft Body
The potential dismantling or weakening of Honduras’ anti-graft body could cast a dark cloud over the future of the fight against corruption.
Trump Doubles Down on Inaccurate Link Between MS13, Immigration
Trump’s continuing conflation of MS13 activity and immigration to the United States is painting an inaccurate picture of the gang, leading to ineffective and damaging policies.
Head of Honduras Anti-Graft Body Resigns, Claims Lack of OAS Support
The head of an international anti-corruption body in Honduras has resigned in protest of what he described as insufficient support from the mission’s parent institution.
US Congress Rejects Trump Proposals to Slash Latin America Security Aid
Trump has threatened to slash foreign aid, but Congress appears ready to reject his plans when it comes to Latin America security assistance.
El Salvador Convicts First Mayor for Ties to Gangs
El Salvador’s first ever conviction of a mayor for ties to gangs shows that the country’s judicial system has the capacity to take down corrupted officials, but the widespread influence of gangs in politics continues to pose significant challenges.
Guatemala Corruption Crisis Deepens With Cabinet Resignations, National Strike
Several top ministers in Guatemala’s government have resigned and thousands of citizens have flooded the streets to protest recent elite efforts to institutionalize corruption, plunging the country deeper into turmoil and potentially signaling how a wave of domestic pressure could shape the outcome.
