From the Army Base to the Presidential Palace: What to Expect of Guatemala’s Otto Pérez Molina
The turn-over in Guatemala’s leadership from Álvaro Colom to former army general Otto Pérez Molina demonstrates a dramatic shift in
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Peace Corps Safety Measures: Making up for Past Mistakes?
On December 21 2011, the U.S. Peace Corps released a statement declaring that it would be pulling out 158 active
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The Rise of Femicide and Women in Drug Trafficking
Until recently, men have dominated drug trafficking. Government crackdowns on drug trafficking organizations (DTOs) have noticeably increased women’s involvement in
Read MoreScientific Progress at an Inhuman Cost
Source: National Library of Medicine From 1946 to 1948, the United States conducted medical research in Guatemala to determine the effectiveness of
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Central American Migrants in Mexico: Lost in a Black Hole of Violence
Every year, 500,000 Central Americans pass through Mexico on an invariably dangerous journey to the United States in search of
Read MoreDrug Trafficking: Central America’s Dark Shadow
Drug trafficking through Central America is more threatening than ever before. To combat high levels of organized crime, cartel activity,
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