Guatemala

  • Apr 20, 2004
  • 7 min read

LATIN AMERICA: Sugar recovery unlikely this year

With the exception of Latin America, particularly Brazil, global sugar production is expected to...

  • Apr 5, 2004
  • 7 min read

CENTRAL AMERICA/MEXICO: Summit fails to make progress

The leaders were anxious to allay fears of a waning commitment to cooperation and development...

Central America
  • Mar 24, 2004
  • 7 min read

GUATEMALA: Ethical government alienates opposition

Supporters of the previous government, and other leading public figures, are complaining of a...

Guatemala
  • Mar 9, 2004
  • 1 min read

GUATEMALA: Rios Montt arrest may spark protests

A judge yesterday ordered that former military dictator Efrain Rios Montt should be placed under...

Guatemala
  • Mar 4, 2004
  • 7 min read

GUATEMALA: Challenges mount for new president

Political and fiscal constraints are placing limits on the new government's ability to honour its...

Guatemala
  • Feb 4, 2004
  • 7 min read

LATIN AMERICA: Banana sector faces challenges

Bananas are the fourth most traded agricultural commodity, and the most traded fruit globally,...

  • Feb 2, 2004
  • 7 min read

CENTRAL AMERICA: Costa Rica agreement finalises CAFTA

On January 25, Costa Rica finalised a free trade agreement with the United States. All five...

Costa Rica
  • Jan 21, 2004
  • 6 min read

CENTRAL AMERICA: Regional integration back on agenda

El Salvador's acceptance of the unfavourable decision should remove a major obstacle to regional...

Central America