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Concerns are building over a spike in violence as Guatemala heads towards elections, scheduled for September 2011. On February 14 the country's human rights ombudsman warned of the... 2011-03-08

El Salvador's dire security situation is again in the spotlight following the announcement that the US has decided to add an additional US$200mn to its counter-narcotics programmes... 2011-03-08

Despite repeated negotiations, the El Salvadorian government has failed to reach an agreement with striking teachers' unions over wage increases. While the government is citing its... 2011-02-03

We believe the lack of a consensus opposition candidate in the Nicaraguan presidential election in November is likely to strengthen incumbent President Daniel Ortega's chances of re-election.... 2011-01-28

The publication of the first opinion poll ahead of the September 2011 general elections reinforces our view that the political landscape over the coming year will be dominated by the... 2011-01-12

We believe the recent decree issued by Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega is a clear sign that he is looking to increase his influence in government in the run up to the presidential... 2011-01-12

While the rejection of a constitutional amendment to allow consecutive presidential re-election will disappoint some of President Ricardo Martinelli's supporters, we see this as positive... 2011-01-12

In the wake of renewed tensions with Nicaragua towards the end of 2010, Costa Rica has announced that it has constructed a defence network of road infrastructure and heliports along... 2011-01-11

El Salvador's congress on December 16 approved a decree allowing independent candidates to stand in municipal and legislative elections, in the latest stage of moves to challenge the... 2011-01-10

While a recent report highlighted that violent deaths in Guatemala decreased in the first 10 months of 2010, we maintain our view that violent crime will continue to escalate over... 2010-11-26