Issue Apr 10-16 2024: According to a recent report published by the American credit rating agency Fitch Ratings, immigration rose across all states in 2023 and contributed to U.S. labor force growth.

Issue Apr 10-16 2024: The United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations approved a bill that would allow for the strengthening of sanctions against Nicaragua.

Issue Apr 10-16 2024: The United States’ agenda towards Guatemala, and the rest of the region, centers on security. The two big themes are drug trafficking and migration.