Central America is composed of six countries; Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Belize and Guatemala. Despite that Central America is located close to the United States in relation to the Eastern Hemisphere, their ways of life are indescribably different. When one discusses poverty in the United States, many people do not really know what poverty is. It seems like only a select few are afflicted by it here and programs like welfare and food stamps seem to lesson the effects.
             In Central America when one talks about poverty he or she is including a large proportion of the population. One measure of poverty is the earning power of the individual. I believe Central America's main problem lies within a weak, corrupt government. The result of their government is poor or unavailable education, health care, and an extremely bad job market. Also they have a corrupt military a big business conglomerate which cares little or none for the common people. The military is responsible for enforcement, which includes death squads, torture, and public execution. The big businesses who are able to extract an endless supply of minimum wage labor earn great wealth but instead of reinvesting it locally, most invest overseas or in capital-intensive labor whereby local jobs are eliminated.
             Taking all this into effect and the fact that social classes and living conditions of many Central Americans are deteriorating rapidly leads some to rebellion. Some have taken a path of passive rebellion. This can be seen in literature and popular music which questions the government. Others exercise their right to vote. There have been rumor that their presidential elections have been fixed.
             Others take a more active stance. During times of increased repression by the government many coalitions and organizations were formed. Many were actively involved in large-scale mar
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