Guatemala

  • Jun 20, 2017
  • 7 min read

Fire investigations will harm Guatemala’s Morales

A children’s home fire has seen frustrations over corruption and welfare converge, exacerbating public anger about both

Guatemala
  • Mar 21, 2017
  • 2 min read

Guatemala prisoner riots will gain salience

The deaths of 40 girls earlier this month could prove a pivotal moment in Jimmy Morales’s presidency

Guatemala
  • Mar 16, 2017
  • 2 min read

Rigid policies exacerbate Latin America's drug trade

Global prohibitionist stances against drugs hold firm, despite mounting evidence to suggest they do not work

Latin America
  • Mar 14, 2017
  • 2 min read

Girls’ deaths could harm Guatemala’s Morales long-term

Last week’s deadly fire will pile pressure on a government already facing heavy criticism

Guatemala
  • Mar 8, 2017
  • 2 min read

Corruption suspicions threaten Guatemala’s Morales

Just over a year into his term, Guatemala’s president is facing growing anger at his perceived failings

Guatemala
  • Feb 23, 2017
  • 2 min read

US immigration plans could backfire on Trump

As Washington attempts to introduce harsh new migration policies, Mexico weighs up its options

Mexico
  • Feb 7, 2017
  • 7 min read

Pressure for development results to rise in Guatemala

Despite some notable achievements in his first year in office, Morales is failing to live up to public hopes

Guatemala
  • Jan 20, 2017
  • 6 min read

Guatemala plans bold new security strategy for 2017

Just as violent crime appears to have begun falling, the government has announced a new security approach

Guatemala