Analysis Region: Guatemala

Tracking China-Caribbean Relations: New Tools and Takeaways

On January 30, 2025, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted the online discussion “Tracking China-Caribbean Relations, New Tools and Takeaways,” in partnership with the Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CAPRI) to explore the evolving nature of Chinese engagement in the Caribbean and to introduce a new analytical resource, CAPRI’s China-Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Portal.

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ONLINE EVENT: Tracking China-Caribbean Relations—New Tools and Takeaways

On January 30, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM EST, the Inter-American Dialogue’s Asia & Latin America Program is pleased to partner with the Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CAPRI) to publicly launch CAPRI’s new China-Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Portal, an online tool that monitors and measures Chinese trade, aid, and diplomacy across nine CARICOM countries and in five economic sectors.

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Inclusion and Development in Intermediate Cities in Guatemala: Building a Path Towards Prosperity and Equality

In May 2023, the Prosperity and Progress in Intermediate Cities project, implemented by the Inter-American Dialogue with the support of the Cities Alliance and funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), began operations with the goal of providing economic and educational opportunities to vulnerable populations at risk of migration in the department of San Marcos.

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Is There a Real-World Alternative to Bukele on Crime?

It’s difficult to talk about public safety in Latin America today without talking about El Salvador and its president, Nayib Bukele. In a region where concerns about crime are running high, and organized crime groups are expanding their reach in many places, El Salvador stands out.

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Mercados eléctricos y la transición verde en Centroamérica

Centroamérica está avanzando de manera significativa hacia una transición energética más limpia y sostenible. Los programas de transición energética y climática, junto con políticas y regulaciones favorables, están fomentando un entorno propicio para el desarrollo de proyectos que energías renovables.

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Guatemala: Violence and Insecurity

On July 12, 2024, the Inter-American Dialogue’s Rule of Law Program and Cristosal published a policy brief asserting that President Bernardo Arévalo’s government can demonstrate the feasibility of implementing effective and democratic measures to address insecurity in Guatemala.

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From Dams to Data: China’s Shifting Interests in Central America

China’s attempted economic recalibration has already reverberated across the Latin American and Caribbean region, as many countries see new interest from Chinese companies in emerging industries. Asia & Latin America Program Director Margaret Myers considers the increasingly uncertain role of Central America in this new equation.

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