Retired general Otto Pérez Molina won the presidential runoff vote on November 6. What does his victory mean for Guatemalan efforts to improve security and rule of law?

With less than three years to go before the World Cup, FIFA is anxious for Brazil to pass the World Cup law to guarantee its investments. But lawmakers are worried the legislation could violate Brazilian sovereignty.

The two countries headed to the polls Sunday. Retired General Otto Pérez Molina won Guatemala’s runoff, while former rebel leader Daniel Ortega gained reelection in Nicaragua.