Guatemala
GUATEMALA: Tense elections will not be definitive
Elections will be held on September 9. The campaign is taking place in an increasingly tense and...
GuatemalaCENTRAL AMERICA: Rising crime deters investment
Rates of crime are rising rapidly in Central America, owing to a weak security environment and...
Central AmericaGUATEMALA: Campaign focuses on rising insecurity
An opinion poll published yesterday showed centre-left Unidad Nacional de la Esperanza party...
GuatemalaGUATEMALA: Menchu challenges traditional forces
The indigenous contender faces many obstacles in her attempt to challenge traditional political...
GuatemalaGUATEMALA: Murders cause ministerial resignation
President Oscar Berger yesterday accepted the resignations of Interior Minister Carlos Vielmann...
GuatemalaMEXICO/GUATEMALA/CHILE: Bachelet visit increases ties
Chilean President Michelle Bachelet yesterday arrived in Mexico for a three day visit, which aims...
MexicoLATIN AMERICA/US: Bush visit risks heightened tensions
US President George Bush will visit five Latin American countries between March 8-14. While US...
Latin AmericaEL SALVADOR/GUATEMALA: Murders raise questions
Salvadorean President Tony Saca yesterday began a three-day visit to the United States, meeting...
El Salvador
