El Salvador
Central America elections pose risks of unrest
Elections in three Central American countries this year coincide with the bicentenaries of their independence from Spain
Central AmericaLegislative elections will test El Salvador’s Bukele
The president’s party looks set to perform well in February, despite criticisms
El SalvadorHurricane fallout to compound Central America poverty
Two major hurricanes hit Central America last month, compounding the already serious challenges facing the region
Central AmericaBukele popularity may prove precarious in El Salvador
While the president remains broadly popular, anger is building in relation to several matters
El SalvadorPandemic will increase El Salvador financing needs
The pandemic’s impact on the current account and public revenue could fuel balance of payments and debt problems
El SalvadorCentral America security improvements will not last
Any recent reductions in criminality will be quickly reversed as the economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis bite
Central AmericaCOVID-19 will hit northern Central America hard
Poverty, insecurity and corruption undermine the Northern Triangle’s efforts to manage COVID-19
Central AmericaEl Salvador military action raises concerns
The president’s decision to invite troops into congress appears to have backfired
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