Will the New US Aid Plan for Central America Be Successful?
Will Central American governments spend the money effectively? Do the countries in the isthmus have a good plan to fight the drug cartels?
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Security and Human Rights in Honduras
Honduras is in the midst of a security crisis, with alarming levels of official corruption and the world’s highest homicide rate.
Report Card on Education- Honduras
Despite the improvement in enrollment rates, Honduras is still behind in relation to the implementation of reforms that substantially improve the quality, efficiency and equity of education. The obstacles are many, including the education system internal factors such as lack of sufficient resources, political will, power transfer in the management…
Pressing Issues in Central America and Mexico
On February 28, 2014, the Inter-American Dialogue organized a Capitol Hill conference on pressing issues in Central America and Mexico.
Education: an Urgent Challenge
Education is one of the key factors for economic growth and human development. The benefits of education go beyond the academic and contribute to economic goals such as growth and productivity, as well as social fundamentals such as improving health, social cohesion and strengthening democracy. In a globalized and highly…
To Keep Kids from Borders, Fix Things Farther South
The United States must not only reform its domestic immigration policy, but also reassess its drug, trade, and foreign-aid policies toward the region.
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Young Migrants & US Policy
Increases in the number of apprehensions of Central American children were noticed as early as two years ago.
Congressional Testimony: Challenges at the Border
More than 52,000 Central American children, passing through Mexico, have sought entry into the US.
Journalists at Risk in Central America: What Can Be Done?
As organized crime and gang violence continues to spread throughout the isthmus, violent threats against journalists have been on the rise.
Violence, Crime & Citizen Security in Central America & Mexico
Members of Congress met with policy experts and government officials to discuss violence and crime in the region.
Honduras
A compilation of the Dialogue’s reports, articles and presentations on the most important issues shaping Honduras’ development.
Obama & Latin America: New Beginnings, Old Frictions
Today, signs of frustration are unmistakable in Washington and in many Latin American capitals, despite Obama’s immense personal appeal and the continued promise of a more productive partnership.
A Disappointing First Year: Obama & Latin America
Inter-American relations have taken a disappointing course for the Obama Administration. The US has suffered several political setbacks in the region and little progress has been made on most of the “legacy” issues that Obama inherited.
Is Central America Losing the Battle against Drug Violence?
Are Central American governments making any strides against violence? How is the violence affecting businesses and the economies of the isthmus?
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Education, Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Education leads to entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurship leads to innovation.