Central America
China will be key to copper prices
The industry is trying to become more efficient as the metal's price struggles to rebound
InternationalProspects for Mexico and Central America to end-2016
While low oil prices have opposing effects on the region's economies, political priorities offer more common ground
Central AmericaCentral America border closures will trigger clashes
By closing their borders, Central American states are simply pushing the migrant problem south
Central AmericaTime will mitigate post-war justice in Central America
Central America's civil wars ended decades ago, but they still shape present-day challenges
Central AmericaCentral America aid plan will have limited impact
The Alliance for Prosperity risks exacerbating the problems it is intended to alleviate
Central AmericaCentral American security cooperation will be weak
Transnational crime could increase rapidly if national governments do not set aside differences on other issues
Central AmericaZika fears could hit Latin American tourism
Tour operators and governments will strive to reassure potential visitors
Central AmericaExtortion will evolve in Central America and Mexico
While violence dominates the media, criminal groups are expanding their influence through extortion and money laundering
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