Central America
Renewables will expand slowly in Central America
The region has a clear need for energy diversification but investment will be slow and uneven
Central AmericaRegular droughts threaten Central American governments
Perennial droughts pose a major threat to agriculture, increasing the risk of insecurity and unrest
Central AmericaUS migrant fiasco will break Central American families
Some migrant children detained in the United States may not see their parents again for years
United StatesUS migrant fiasco will have long-term implications
The scandal presents Central American governments with an awkward balancing act in their stance towards Washington
United StatesUS migrant stance will prove counterproductive
A tougher US stance on migrants will put more pressure on Mexico but will not discourage asylum seekers
United StatesTrump rhetoric risks US-Mexico security cooperation
Border security cooperation is crucial to both countries, but Trump’s rhetoric will test Mexico’s patience
MexicoMigrant pressures will worsen in Mexico
With Mexico already struggling to cope with undocumented migrants, US policies look set to make matters worse
MexicoDrought to exacerbate Central America social problems
Drought in the Northern Triangle will drive food insecurity and outward migration
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