President Arévalo will pick the next attorney general from a list of six candidates by May 16.
Arévalo’s Narrow Path to Change in Guatemala
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Juan Pappier
Guatemala’s State of Emergency Will Test Its Democracy
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Orlando J. Pérez
President Arévalo is not channeling Bukele, but a compromised justice system makes this a dangerous moment that threatens lasting consequences.
Anti-Corruption: A Missing Element in Trump’s Latin America Policy
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Frank O. Mora
The administration’s decision not to enforce the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, among other choices, risks long-term damage to the region.
Mexico’s New Supreme Court Faces Defining Tests
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Jacques Coste
Three cases will reveal what’s next for the nation’s justice system as new judges assume office.
Trump’s FTO Policy Creates New Risks for Doing Business in Latin America
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Kimberly Breier, Veronica Yepez
Companies operating in the region must now pay closer attention to the concept of “material support,” two experts write.
Flows of Guns and Money Are Dooming Haiti
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Robert Muggah
Anarchy is not inevitable. Action on weapons trafficking and illicit finances will be critical over the coming months, an expert writes.
Democracy Dialogues: Haiti on the Brink
Journalist Michael Deibert details the country's gang crisis, governance failures, and uncertain future.