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El Salvador’s status as a democracy is becoming an increasingly debated subject. Still, the nation did produce legitimate democratic results on February 4th 2024, when thousands of citizens reaffirmed …
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The Sanction Paradox and Democratic Erosion in Nicaragua The Central American country of Nicaragua has evolved into an even more autocratic government, with Daniel Ortega elected president for the …
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Politics is becoming less about the issues at every level of government. This past presidential election and recent administrations has United States voters up in arms over who implemented what policy …
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A Meeting between Boston’s Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador (CISPES) and Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) highlights how American policy fails Central America, and why the …
Voter participation in Haiti has been declining exponentially over the past few decades with the last presidential election only receiving at best estimates 23% of voters and at worst 17% of voters …
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Ten days ago, the Nicaraguan government issued a public statement declaring its intention to pursue regulation of social media usage across the country. Vice President Rosario Murillo, wife …
It’s common to see education initiatives, particularly those from multilateral aid organizations and NGOs, depicted as a panacea for democratic backsliding. Among these international organizations, …
From a cursory glance, Nicaragua appears to be doing better than ever. Economic growth continues in the 4-5% range and the homicide rate is even lower than neighboring Costa Rica. Clearly the country …
