Central America – The Diplomatic Envoy

The Source of the Current Immigration Crisis at US Borders: Bananas and Greed

September 14, 2022September 12, 2022 Kaila Engle 1 Comment South America, US, Central America, Global Migration, Biden

Throughout the twenty-first century, there has been a rapid increase in Central American emigration, especially from El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala, known together as the “Northern Triangle.” The Migration Policy Institute found that in 2019, out of all the Central American immigrants in the United States, 37.3 percent (1,412,000 people) were from El Salvador, 29.4 percent (1,111,000 people) were from Guatemala, and 19.7 percent (746,000 people) were from Honduras.

Summer 2022 Analysis 2022

The Immigration Crisis Isn’t Ideological, It’s Situational

September 14, 2022September 12, 2022 Christopher Benítez Cuartas 0 Comments Global Migration, Guatemala, Nicaragua, US, Central America

The U.S.-Mexico border is notorious for frequent, numerous arrests, smuggling incidents, deportations, and overall mayhem, caused by an uncontrolled influx of migrants attempting to gain entrance into the United States. An overwhelming majority of people stranded at the border trying to enter the U.S. illegally are from Central America, most notably the Northern Triangle, comprising Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

February 2022 2022 International News Americas

Four Mexican Journalists Killed in First Four Weeks of 2022

February 14, 2022February 13, 2022 Elsie Tierney 0 Comments Mexico, journalism, Conflict, Central America

A recent uptick of violence against journalists in Mexico has helped solidify its status as one of the most dangerous countries in the world for journalists, reports The Guardian. The January 31 murder of Roberto Toledo, a videographer for the news website Monitor Michoacan, was the final straw that sparked protests across the country from journalists, advocating for more protection, adds The New York Times.

September 2021 International News

Mexican Supreme Court Decriminalizes Abortion

September 30, 2021September 29, 2021 Sergei C. Valenzuela 0 Comments Mexico, Women's Rights, Central America, Abortion

Mexico’s Supreme Court has passed a historic adjudication allowing pregnant women to decide their own reproductive destiny without having to face criminal prosecution. According to Jacobin, the court deemed it was unconstitutional for the state of Coahuila to penalize women for performing a voluntary abortion, an action that previously could have led to up to 3 years in prison.

September 2021 International News

Bitcoin Becomes Legal Tender in El Salvador

September 30, 2021September 29, 2021 Christopher Gomez 0 Comments Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, Money, Central America

The newest trend in the financial sector, cryptocurrency, has made a significant step toward widespread acceptance through the El Salvadorian government’s decision to make bitcoin legal tender in the country. According to CNN, the currency was officially introduced to the country during the week of September 7 and was marked by the government officially purchasing bitcoin.

September 2018 U.S. Americas Conflict and Security

‘Migrant caravan’ ambles towards U.S. while Trump vows no entry

October 29, 2018October 31, 2018 Tom McGee 0 Comments United States, Donald Trump, Central America

Thousands of Central American migrants hope to make their way to the United States by walking across Mexico. The “migrant caravan” originated in Honduras on October 12 and originally consisted of less than 200 migrants, but has now swelled to over 7,000.