Publisher's Synopsis
Throughout the 1980s, superpower rivalry and regional conflicts decimated the economies of Central America, eroding their political systems. Recent years, however, have witnessed remarkable political change and, since 1990, popularly elected presidents have held office in all 7 countries. This book provides an analysis of the political party system in each state, including a history of Central American political institutions and an examination of the domestic and international influences that have shaped the political process.
