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Bordered by Mexico to the north and Colombia to the southeast, Central America consists of seven countries: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. Many countries in the region suffer from high crime rates.

Who Was Freed In Nicaragua’s Surprise Political Prisoners Release?

March 14, 2023 by DC Editors 1 Comment

Who Was Freed In Nicaragua's Surprise Political Prisoners Release?

Over 200 Nicaraguans, including presidential candidates Maradiaga and Chamorro, were released from prison and flown to the US.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Central America, Political Dissidents

2022 Is Deadliest Year On Record For Mexican Journalists

December 22, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Report: Journalists Faced Intimidation, Prison in 2018

15 journalists were slayed this year in Mexico, a perilous situation again showcased by a near-miss attack this week on a prominent reporter.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Central America, Journalism and Free Speech, Mexico

Under Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua Has Become A One-Party State

November 20, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

In sham elections on November 6th the ruling party Sandinista National Liberation Front won 153 out of 153 municipalities.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Central America, Dictatorships

Latin America’s Democracies ‘Shaken’ Ahead Of Key Polls

September 23, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Latin America’s Democracies ‘Shaken’ Ahead Of Key Polls

Some Latin American nations are facing major obstacles to democratic reforms particularly in the lead-up to important elections.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Central America, South America

Jama­ica’s Long And Winding Road To Becoming A Republic

September 22, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Jama­ica’s Long And Winding Road To Becoming A Republic

Jamaica’s Constitution Reform Committee is tasked with reviewing the 1962 Constitution to facilitate the country’s transition to a republic.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Central America, Election History, England

Haiti Sinks Into Pandemonium, The World Community Is Silent

August 11, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Haiti Sinks Into Pandemonium, The World Community Is Silent

Haiti remains unstable. Pandemonium is spreading further over the nation. The international community, as usual, is silent.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Central America, Haiti

Corruption Gains Ground In Dominican Republic After Acquittal

June 13, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Corruption Gains Ground In Dominican Republic After Acquittal

The June 6, 2022, decision to release 11 suspects of serious corruption is a major setback for rule of law in the Dominican Republic.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Central America, Worldwide Corruption

Nicaragua Tightens Grip On Universities To Stifle Dissent

April 24, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Nicaragua Tightens Grip On Universities To Stifle Dissent

Ortega’s obsessive pursuit of non-existent attempts to destabilize his regime is seen in the state’s takeover of private universities.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Central America, Dictatorships

In Latin America, Being A Journalist Can Get You Killed

April 16, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

In Latin America, Being A Journalist Can Get You Killed

Following a state of emergency to fight against gangs, El Salvador has taken another serious step in undermining press freedoms.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Central America, Journalism and Free Speech, South America

Mexico President Lopez Obrador wins recall vote amid low turnout

April 11, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Mexico President Lopez Obrador wins recall vote amid low turnout

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador had voted in favor of the referendum, which the opposition saw as a diversionary tactic.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Central America, Mexico

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