Nicaragua
NICARAGUA: Local elections strengthen FSLN
Local elections were held on November 7. Initial results suggest a poor performance from the two...
NicaraguaNICARAGUA: Dominant parties seek to undermine Bolanos
The president is trying to appeal to the electorate, over the heads of political strongmen. ...
NicaraguaCENTRAL AMERICA: Integration boosts competitiveness
Increased integration of the region's economies will increase intraregional trade and reduce...
Central AmericaCENTRAL AMERICA: Military has new role fighting crime
The role of the military has changed since civil conflicts ended in the early 1990s. However,...
Central AmericaNICARAGUA: Domination of main parties may be fading
Imprisoned former President Arnoldo Aleman dominated the event. However, there are signs that...
NicaraguaNICARAGUA: Structural problems hinder investment
Unlike other countries in the region, Nicaragua has been unable to attract high levels of foreign...
NicaraguaCENTRAL AMERICA: China increases regional influence
Central America is traditionally an ally of Taiwan. However, the island's political influence is...
Central AmericaCENTRAL AMERICA: Public debt may deter investment
There is a continuing lack of domestic savings in most of Central America, and an inability to...
Central America