El Salvador

  • Aug 25, 2005
  • 6 min read

CENTRAL AMERICA: Political institutions remain weak

Despite some successes, the legacy of conflict is still apparent in areas such as violent crime.

Central America
  • Aug 25, 2005
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CENTRAL AMERICA: Political institutions remain weak

Since Central America's last civil war ended less than a decade ago, the region has been...

Central America
  • Aug 19, 2005
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LATIN AMERICA: SABMiller taps thirst for beer

Consolidation has gathered pace in the global beer market over the past decade: the largest five...

Latin America
  • Aug 2, 2005
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CENTRAL AMERICA: Cooperation needed to tackle crime

Agreeing to set up a joint force against organised crime, drug-trafficking, gangs and terrorists...

  • Jul 28, 2005
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UNITED STATES: Bush wins CAFTA but loses wider war

The House of Representatives today approved the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) by...

United States
  • Jul 19, 2005
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CENTRAL AMERICA/CARIBBEAN: Apparel faces challenges

The apparel sector has contributed to the expansion of manufacturing exports and employment in...

Central America
  • Jun 24, 2005
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CENTRAL AMERICA/US: CAFTA approval remains in doubt

President George Bush yesterday submitted to Congress legislation for the Central American Free...

Central America
  • May 12, 2005
  • 6 min read

CENTRAL AMERICA: Internal politics delays CAFTA

The presidents of five Central American countries and the Dominican Republic will today meet...

Central America