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Central America
Why is Latin America's economy lagging in its pandemic recovery?
by
David Brancaccio
and Ariana Rosas
Aug 1, 2023
William Maloney, chief economist for Latin America and the Caribbean at the World Bank, says inflation is only part of the puzzle.
Harris engages companies to help Central American economies
by
Justin Ho
May 28, 2021
The collaboration is designed to address the roots of migration by improving conditions in Central American countries.
Can Mexico succeed in stopping Central American migration? What if it can't?
by
Andy Uhler
Jun 10, 2019
Mexico pledged to disrupt human smuggling networks and patrol its own borders more closely.
U.S. cuts aid to Central America over immigration; critics say that will backfire
by
Andy Uhler
Apr 1, 2019
In an effort to slow the flow of Central America migrants into the U.S., President Trump said he’s cutting direct aid to El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. The U.S. sends money to those countries to help them combat drug trafficking, gang violence and to promote economic growth. Click the audio player above to hear the full […]
Immigrant workers help save Wisconsin dairy farms
by
Zoe Sullivan
Nov 11, 2015
Mexican and Central American immigrants are a large share of the workers on Wisconsin dairy farms.