Central America

This Is How Seven Universities From El Salvador Rank in the QS World University Rankings

Seven Salvadoran Universities were included in the World University Ranking of Latin America and the Caribbean universities for 2025, published in early October by the QS World University Rankings. The seven universities are the Central American University José Simeón Cañas UCA, the Don Bosco University, the University of El Salvador, … Read more

The State of Emergency Strategy: Why Latin American Leaders Keep Turning to It

Several Latin American countries have recently declared or prolonged states of emergency aimed at combating organized crime, even though the results of these efforts so far have been lackluster. In the first days of October, the governments of Ecuador, Honduras, and El Salvador extended their existing states of emergency. In general, this type of measure suspends civil rights such as … Read more

As of September 2024, Costa Rica’s Homicide Rate Is 2.43 per Day or 16.8 Homicides per Every 100,000 Inhabitants

In 2024, Costa Rica is maintaining a homicide rate similar to last year. The country’s current homicide rate stands at 2.43 per day or 16.8 homicides per every 100,000 inhabitants, which is slightly lower than the rate recorded in 2023. In 2023, Costa Rica’s Homicide Rate was 2.47 per day … Read more

DEA Under Fire for Delaying Reports on Foreign Partners’ Security Abuses

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the main agency investigating organized crime and drug trafficking for the United States government in the region, repeatedly delayed reporting human rights violations by the Latin American security forces it was partnering with, adding to a series of scandals at the world’s most influential anti-drug agency. The newest findings came from an … Read more

El Salvador Tops Security Perceptions While Chile and Ecuador See Declines

Latin America and the Caribbean continue to be the region with the worst citizen perception of security according to an annual report, although the region has improved over the past three years. The Gallup Global Safety Report 2024 administers and analyzes a poll evaluating citizens’ experiences of violent crime (robberies, assaults, muggings), their perception of … Read more

A Traveler’s Guide to Central America: Top Destinations You Can’t Miss

Central America literally reeks of incredibly varied cultures, landscapes, and vibrant experiences only waiting for one to get out and see. Whether it is the call of adventure or the need for rest, there is something special in store for everyone in this region. So, let’s get rolling and explore … Read more

Central America Primed for Coca Expansion, Study Finds

Nearly half of northern Central America has the ideal agricultural conditions for growing coca, the raw material for cocaine, according to a new study that warns of the potential spread of the illicit crop across the region. The research paper, published in the journal Environmental Research Letters, examined the soil quality, climate, … Read more