Central America

  • Aug 30, 2004
  • 7 min read

LATIN AMERICA: People trafficking is big business

People trafficking and alien smuggling has become a business worth billions of dollars a year,...

Latin America
  • Aug 23, 2004
  • 1 min read

HONDURAS: Security stepped up on terror risk

Security Minister Oscar Alvarez yesterday announced that security had been increased at a number...

Honduras
  • Aug 16, 2004
  • 7 min read

CENTRAL AMERICA: Military has new role fighting crime

The role of the military has changed since civil conflicts ended in the early 1990s. However,...

Central America
  • Jul 28, 2004
  • 6 min read

BELIZE: Increasing crime may damage tourism

The growing tourist industry could be damaged if investors and visitors are deterred because of...

Belize
  • Jul 22, 2004
  • 7 min read

LATIN AMERICA: Risks remain high for airlines

Following three years of significant restructuring and rationalisation, the outlook is now...

Latin America
  • Jul 12, 2004
  • 6 min read

NICARAGUA: Structural problems hinder investment

Unlike other countries in the region, Nicaragua has been unable to attract high levels of foreign...

Nicaragua
  • Jul 1, 2004
  • 6 min read

EL SALVADOR: Saca takes varied approach to gangs

Temporary anti-gang laws expired on June 30. President Elias Antonio Saca is seeking permanent...

El Salvador
  • Jun 23, 2004
  • 6 min read

CENTRAL AMERICA: China increases regional influence

Central America is traditionally an ally of Taiwan. However, the island's political influence is...

Central America