Stories Tagged as
Guatemala
U.S. migration policies hit the Mexico-Guatemala border
Nov 12, 2019
Tensions between the U.S. and Mexico regarding migration have also hit hard on the borders, not only between both nations, but also between Mexico and Guatemala.
U.S. cuts aid to Central America over immigration; critics say that will backfire
by
Andy Uhler
Apr 1, 2019
In an effort to slow the flow of Central America migrants into the U.S., President Trump said he’s cutting direct aid to El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. The U.S. sends money to those countries to help them combat drug trafficking, gang violence and to promote economic growth. Click the audio player above to hear the full […]
Loans in the balance as international community weighs corruption in Guatemala
Nov 24, 2017
Corruption and political instability in Guatemala threaten to impact its ability to receive international monetary aid.
Migration is a business on Mexico's southern border
Jul 8, 2016
As people and goods illegally cross the Mexico-Guatemala border, many profit.
Illegal trade thrives along Mexico-Guatemala border
Jun 30, 2016
People and goods cross freely, despite help from the U.S.
For Guster's Adam Gardner, sustainable logging is part of the music
Jan 15, 2016
A musician tries to root out guitars made from poached wood.
Growth of fair trade brings benefits for artisans
by
Laurie Stern
Feb 18, 2015
Big American retailers are looking to sell more traditional, hand-made items.
For public good, not for profit.
Sending 57,000 kids back to their home country costs
by
David Gura
Jul 28, 2014
Esme Deprez says getting these kids home is a lot more complicated than it sounds.
Risky business: Leaving Guatemala
by
Peter O'Dowd
Dec 19, 2011
Guatemalan workers deported three years ago debate whether to return to the United States.