Central America: Devastated by ‘Free Trade’
Warnings about the human and environmental costs of 'free trade' went unheeded. Now the most vulnerable Central Americans are paying the price.
Central America calls for climate justice
Civil society organisations in Central America, one of the regions most affected by climate change, are calling on their governments to defend the interests of peasant families in the upcoming UN climate negotiations in Lima.
Central America – we reap what we sow
By backing corrupt governments in Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala, the USA has helped create the current exodus of large numbers of migrant children, argues Diego Cupolo.
El Salvador — violence fuels child migration
Threatened by local gangs, children in El Salvador are fleeing to the United States
El Salvador: A respite from Monsanto’s predations?
The US Embassy has dropped a pre-condition for aid requiring use of GM seed.
Mobile Phones: The new vox pop
Across Mexico and Central America cell-phones bring benefits and some dangers, especially for women.
Meet our Salvadorean friends
A new blog describing Nueva Esperanza, a rural community in Bajo Lempa, Usulután, El Salvador
El Salvador: FMLN leader is the new President
On June 1, former guerrilla leader Salvador Sanchez Ceren was inaugurated as president.
El Salvador: Images of the Elections
A striking gallery of photographs taken during the recent presidential election campaign.