Guatemala
LATIN AMERICA: People trafficking continues to expand
Although the US-led war on terror has led to increasing efforts to control illegal immigration,...
Latin AmericaGUATEMALA: Hurricane response will test government
The UN yesterday launched an appeal for 22 million dollars of aid for survivors of Hurricane...
GuatemalaCENTRAL AMERICA: Stan death toll rises
The official death toll from Tropical Storm Stan in southern Mexico and Central America rose to...
Central AmericaCENTRAL AMERICA: Integration remains a slow process
US ratification of the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) has...
Central AmericaCENTRAL AMERICA: Political institutions remain weak
Despite some successes, the legacy of conflict is still apparent in areas such as violent crime.
Central AmericaCENTRAL AMERICA: Political institutions remain weak
Since Central America's last civil war ended less than a decade ago, the region has been...
Central AmericaGUATEMALA: Prison riots point to organised crime risk
Some 31 inmates were killed yesterday in fighting between rival gangs at seven prisons.
GuatemalaCENTRAL AMERICA: Cooperation needed to tackle crime
Agreeing to set up a joint force against organised crime, drug-trafficking, gangs and terrorists...