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Strengthening El Salvador’s rule of law

The failure to tackle corruption and insecurity undermines the ruling party’s social programmes.

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An end to impunity in Guatemala?

The law has always been used to protect the powerful in Guatemala.

Demonstration demanding the resignation of Guatemalan President Otto Perez [AFP]

Should the US deport unaccompanied minors?

The US government needs to revamp its strategy of curbing immigration from Central America.

Thousands of unaccompanied minors from Central America try to cross into the US each year [AP]

2013: A democratic setback in Guatemala

Insecurity, social unrest and lack of legal security have been the hallmark of 2013 for Guatemala.

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The myth of the squeaky-clean US

In describing the Guatemalan civil war, media reports often omit important context and downplay the US role.

Efrain Rios Montt (left) was convicted last year of genocide, but the ruling was later overturned [Reuters]

How to reduce crime in the world’s most violent country

An international commission against impunity could lower sky-high murder rates and thwart graft in Honduras.

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Ending the “ruthless leadership” of the Zetas?

Trevino’s arrest doesn’t mean drug related violence in Mexico is over.

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Ganging up on violence in Honduras

Although a recent truce between rival gangs in Honduras won’t provide a panacea to the violence, it’s a good first step.

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Opinion: Genocide trial ends with historic verdict

Efrain Rios Montt becomes the first head of state tried and convicted of genocide in a domestic court.

Former Guatemalan dictator Rios Montt speaks with media at end of session of his genocide trial, at Supreme Court of Justice in Guatemala City

US President Obama returns to Latin America

The US is in no place to lecture the people of Mexico and Central America on democracy and human rights, writes author.

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