Central America News
Latin American Program in the News: El futuro de las alianzas 'heredadas' por Chávez a Venezuela
Apr 15, 2013
Director Cynthia J. Arnson weighs in on the diplomatic alliances that Venezuela has forged with countries in the Latin America and how certain regional nations are somewhat economically dependent on the continuation of Chávez's leftwing policies in Venezuela. (In Spanish)
Latin American Program in the News: Admite Costa Rica que capos de México y Colombia usan su territorio
Apr 11, 2013
The Latin America Program's event, "The Transnational Nature of Organized Crime in the Americas” was discussed in this article about Mexican and Colombian cartels entering Costa Rica. (In Spanish)
Latin American Program in the News: Peace-building initiatives in Latin America
Apr 10, 2013
Director Cynthia J. Arnson remarks on the important role that the United States has in peace-building initiatives in Latin America.
Latin American Program in the News: Seminar on organized crime in Latin America
Apr 10, 2013
The event “The Transnational Nature of Organized Crime in the Americas” held at the Wilson Center this morning was featured in this website.
Latin American Program in the News: Debilidad institucional vulnera guerra contra narcotráfico en Honduras
Apr 10, 2013
The Latin American Program was mentioned for its publication of "Organizaciones de Tráfico de drogas en Centroamérica: Transportistas, Carteles Mexicanos y Maras," which identified the nexus between the Sinaloa Cartel and criminal organizations within Honduras. (In Spanish)
Latin American Program in the News: Researchers Examine Nurse Migration In North, Central America As Way To Strengthen Health Systems
Apr 02, 2013
This article features the new report convened by the Latin American Program at the Wilson Center and the Migration Policy Institute (MPI). The report explores the international phenomenon of nurse migration as well as analyzes the health care sector in the countries involved.
Latin American Program in the News: China seen favorably in Latin America
Apr 02, 2013
This article analyzes the image of China in Latin America according to a survey presented in the Wilson Center.
Latin American Program in the News: President, what did you do in your first 100 days?
Mar 21, 2013
Director Cynthia Arnson comments on the first 100 days of some of the region's presidents, highlighting how they endeavored to differentiate themselves from prior administrations via innovative policies and a change in diplomatic tone (In Spanish).
Latin American Program in the News: US-Mexico gun trafficking grows
Mar 20, 2013
Latin American Program consultant, Colby Goodman, commented on a new study that has been recently published, which provides new conceptual tools for understanding the phenomenon of arms trafficking and potential approaches to stemming it.
Latin American Program in the News: Global Insider: Guatemala Security Reform Shows Mixed Results Under Pérez Molina
Mar 15, 2013
In an email interview, Christine Zaino, program associate, and Cynthia Arnson, director, discussed Guatemala’s role in the drug trade and recent security reforms