Bernardo Arévalo faces severe obstacles to reform after a chaotic inauguration, but his reputation as a quiet conciliator matches the moment.
Guatemala
The Intense Year Ahead for Guatemala’s New President
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Claudia Méndez Arriaza
To Save Guatemala’s Democracy, the U.S. Needs Private Sector Friends
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Benjamin N. Gedan
The U.S. and the EU can use economic incentives to convince the nation’s elite to support Bernardo Arévalo.
Guatemala Nears a Pivotal Moment on Taiwan
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Leland Lazarus, Ryan Berg
The next administration will face strong incentives from China to ditch Taiwan. The U.S. has an opportunity to step in.
Democracy Dialogues: Bernardo Arévalo on Guatemala's "New Spring"
The then-president-elect joined AS/COA in October to discuss the transition and his government's democratic institutions.
Chiapas Fears Organized Crime, and Military Intervention
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Irma A. Velásquez Nimatuj
Ascendant cartel power on the Mexico-Guatemala border is alarming Indigenous communities, but so is the prospect of militarization.
Music of the Americas: Cantoras y Compositoras
We highlight the work of popular female music performers and composers, with videos by artists from Argentina, Chile, and Guatemala.
Music of the Americas: Ensembles and Solos
En Casa returns with videos by musicians from Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Argentina, and we feature a video of Ars Longa de La Habana.