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What do the Americas want from America?
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What do the Americas want from America?

On Wednesday, US President Joe Biden travels to Los Angeles to host the sixth Summit of the Americas, a gathering of leaders from, well, the Americas. But so far the event has gotten more chatter about who isn’t showing up, the light agenda, and doubts over whether it’ll accomplish anything after decades of US neglect and mutual mistrust.

US flushes LatAm with cash
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The Graphic Truth: US flushes LatAm with cash

Strategic, economic and cultural ties between the United States and Latin American states run deep. The US relies heavily on the cooperation of Central and South American allies to stem the flow of drugs and illegal immigrants into the country. But for years, Uncle Sam has been accused of exploiting its Latin American friends and taking the region for granted as it prioritizes economic ties with Asia. This view, however, fails to account for the significant amount of cash that the US doles out in order to boost Latin American economies. We take a look at those numbers here.

A man eats by a newspaper stand that displays a cover story on the preliminary results of the general election in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, November 29, 2021
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A vote for change in Honduras. Will they get it?

In a sign of the hunger for change Hondurans have overwhelmingly selected an avowed socialist to be the next president, rather than see the conservative National Party cling to power. It’s a big moment for a country in crisis. What happens now?

The Graphic Truth: Who's arriving at the US-Mex border
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The Graphic Truth: Who's arriving at the US-Mex border

Despite a recent dip, migrant arrivals at the US-Mexico border have surged over the past 10 months, driven by economic hardship, violence, and the perception that President Biden would be more welcoming to migrants than his predecessor. Most of those coming to the US from the South hail from Mexico, but a large number have also fled violence and poverty in Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador. We take a look at migration patterns from Central America in 2021 compared to 2020.

Biden plays the (Central American) Triangle
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Biden plays the (Central American) Triangle

To ease pressure from desperate migrants at the US southern border, Joe Biden has a plan to invest in a better future for the Northern Triangle countries of Central America. But he knows these countries are plagued with corruption at all levels of government. How can he ensure that all that US investment reaches its intended targets?

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele
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El Salvador's president wins big. What does this mean for the country and its neighbors?

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele is an unusual politician who enjoys one of the world's highest approval ratings — and that's what helped his New Ideas party clinch a decisive victory in legislative elections on February 28. Now that Bukele has consolidated power in a big way, here are a few key developments to keep an eye on.