President Xiomara Castro has made modest progress on crime and social programs, but corruption scandals are muddying her record.
Honduras
In Honduras, an Ambitious Presidency Hits Turbulence
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Joan Humberto Suazo
Mexico Needs a New Strategy for the Northern Triangle
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Brenda Estefan
The next administration should work more closely with its neighbors to address migration.
Honduras’ Anti-Corruption Push Has Stalled
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Jennifer Ávila
Despite former President Juan Orlando Hernández’s conviction in the U.S., progress on corruption in his country has been slow as a UN commission hangs in the balance.
Music of the Americas: Trios
This week, we feature trios from Honduras, Mexico, and Argentina working in a variety of musical styles.
Music of the Americas: New Season of En Casa online and son jarocho live in New York
En Casa starts the 2023–2024 season with videos by Central American artists, while Caña Dulce y Caña Brava are live on our New York stage.
Democracy Dialogues: Guatemalan Elections and the State of Democracy in Central America
Eric L. Olson discussed corruption and democratic backsliding facing Central America.
In Honduras, Xiomara Castro’s Government Is Caught in the “Remittances Trap”
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Gina Kawas
As state spending rises, money from the diaspora is an economic lifeline—but it comes at a steep cost.