Political unrest riles Guatemala and its neighbors

July 17, 2023

Q: Guatemala is caught in its most troubled presidential election in recent times after an anti-corruption candidate made an unexpectedly strong showing in the first round of voting. But, all of Central America is experiencing a wave of political turbulence. Where is Guatemala?

Circle the area on this map

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Q: Central America consists of seven countries between Mexico to the north and which nation to the south?

A. Argentina

B. Belize

C. Colombia

D. Venezuela

Q: Opponents tried to ban the anti-corruption candidate in Guatemala, which like much of Central America has a poor record on corruption. Central America’s biggest country is ranked as the region’s most corrupt. Which nation is the largest by area?

A. Belize

B. Honduras

C. El Salvador

D. Nicaragua

Q: Costa Rica ranked best in the region on the corruption index. It also is the second-wealthiest nation in Central America. Which nation is the region’s wealthiest?

A. Panama

B. Nicaragua

C. Honduras

D. Guatemala

Q: Many Central Americans have sought refuge in the United States as they fled violent drug gangs. The smallest nation in the region has gone to war against the gangs, but it also has been accused of mass human rights abuses. What is the region’s smallest country by area?

A. Belize

B. El Salvador

C. Honduras

D. Guatemala

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