Unfortunately, Others Will Follow Nicaragua’s Path in Latin America
Unfortunately, Others Will Follow Nicaragua’s Path in Latin America
By
Oliver Stuenkel
Nicaragua’s explosion into conflict was predictable – and reflects trends common in the region.
During a research trip I took to Central America last year, Nicaragua turned out to be the easy part. Unlike Honduras or El Salvador, which require careful planning due to the abysmal security situation, Nicaragua was among the safest countries in Latin America, despite being one of the continent’s poorest. While homicide rates in neighboring Costa Rica are around 12 per 100,000 (and a staggering 46 and 60 per 100,000 in Honduras and El Salvador, respectively), Ortega’s Nicaragua...
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