North Triangle Countries

Definition

The North Triangle Countries, also known as the Northern Triangle of Central America (NTCA), refers to the three Central American countries of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. These countries are known for their high levels of violence and poverty which often lead to mass migration.

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Guatemala: A country located in Central America. It's one of the three countries making up the Northern Triangle. Known for its rich Mayan heritage, but also for its high rates of violence and poverty.

El Salvador: Another country part of the Northern Triangle located in Central America. Despite being the smallest country in Central America, it has one of the highest homicide rates globally due to gang violence.

Honduras: The third country forming part of the Northern Triangle. Like Guatemala and El Salvador, Honduras experiences high levels of crime and economic instability leading many Hondurans to seek asylum elsewhere.