Central America

Chavez's Military

July 6, 2007

The Gallup World Poll indicates Latin Americans are likely to support Chavez's move to expand the region's military.

Central America Faces "Talent Flight"

Desire to emigrate not restricted to unskilled workers

February 14, 2007

Gallup World Poll data indicate a number of Central American countries are losing many skilled workers to emigration. The intention to emigrate is not necessarily explained by unemployment, suggesting many of those who wish to leave are looking for higher-quality jobs through which to realize their potential.More ...

Central America's Unofficial Entrepreneurs

Half of those who consider starting businesses would stick to the informal sector

February 13, 2007

At least 40% of the populations in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua say they have at some point considered starting a business of their own, but about half of the prospective entrepreneurs in these countries are "lost" to the informal economy. Commonly perceived barriers to establishing formal businesses include cumbersome paperwork and lack of access to capital.More ...

Central Americans Frustrated With Job Creation Efforts

Opinions on the effect of DR-CAFTA mixed throughout region

February 9, 2007

Central Americans are not satisfied with efforts to create quality jobs in their countries. In none of the five countries surveyed -- Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and El Salvador -- does the percentage satisfied with job creation efforts reach 40%. In El Salvador, just 18% say they are satisfied.More ...

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