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VIEWPOINT
 'Secrecy
is a form of corruption'
Former
Costa Rican President Oscar Arias challenges Latin American
countries to fully disclose military spending–and then
to justify it.
NEWSBEAT
Fasten
your seat belts
Why several
Central American countries want to improve the safety of air
travel.
The
wetter, the better
How the
IDB is helping to preserve Brazil's Pantanal, the world's
largest wetland, while ensuring better livehoods for local
people.
All
eyes on Santiago
Latin
America's most influential policymakers converge in the Chilean
capital for the IDB's annual meeting from March 19–21.
Get an inside look at the players, the debates and the news.
A
meeting of friends
The
international community supports Belize's efforts to repair
damage caused by Hurricane Keith.
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THE
BANK IN ACTION
'Women
are not made to be hit'
Police
officers in several Caribbean countries learn to intervene
effectively in domestic violence cases.
Guatemala's
indigenous women reach out for democracy
A broad
effort to build genuine peace.
PROJECT
NEWS
Health
insurance for the poor
El Salvador loan is first under new IDB flexible lending policy.
EXPRESSIONS
Masterpieces
of the far north
Sophisticated art from a harsh land.
IDB
BOOKSHELF
The
enigma of violence
New
book examines causes, effects, and possible remedies for Latin
America's persistent violence.
IDB
NEWS
New
appointments
Bank names new chief economist and manager for sustainable
development.
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