Central American Elections Highlight U.S. Neglect

The United States cut off some development aid to Nicaragua after a previous electoral fraud, but the Obama administration has mostly ignored Mr. Ortega’s misrule. While counter-narcotics aid to other Central American nations has expanded, it has been a modest effort compared to the rising tide of violence. Unlike much of the rest of Latin America, Central American countries still look to the United States; their hopes for prosperity and political freedom depend on American support. Their people deserve better.