Mike Allison

Politics20 Aug 2015 13:32 GMT

The failure to tackle corruption and insecurity undermines the ruling party's social programmes.

Human Rights29 Jun 2015 12:00 GMT

The law has always been used to protect the powerful in Guatemala.

US & Canada15 Jul 2014 10:36 GMT

The US government needs to revamp its strategy of curbing immigration from Central America.

Opinion03 Jan 2014 09:36 GMT

Insecurity, social unrest and lack of legal security have been the hallmark of 2013 for Guatemala.

Opinion13 Oct 2013 15:37 GMT

In describing the Guatemalan civil war, media reports often omit important context and downplay the US role.

Politics11 Aug 2013 13:42 GMT

An international commission against impunity could lower sky-high murder rates and thwart graft in Honduras.

US & Canada17 Jul 2013 14:06 GMT

Trevino's arrest doesn't mean drug related violence in Mexico is over.

Politics08 Jun 2013 12:44 GMT

Although a recent truce between rival gangs in Honduras won't provide a panacea to the violence, it's a good first step.

Latin America15 May 2013 10:31 GMT

Efrain Rios Montt becomes the first head of state tried and convicted of genocide in a domestic court.

US & Canada02 May 2013 10:49 GMT

The US is in no place to lecture the people of Mexico and Central America on democracy and human rights, writes author.

US & Canada12 Mar 2013 13:04 GMT

The selection of a Latin American Pope would be symbolically important and would help rejuvenate a crippled Church.

Politics07 Mar 2013 07:34 GMT

The death of Chavez may have immediate regional implications, but his legacy will live on.