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From Guatemala to Ethiopia: Shifts in Intercountry Adoption Leaves Ethiopia Vulnerable for Child Sales and Other Unethical Practices

Karen Smith Rotabi, Richmond, Virginia (USA)

Since the Millennium, Guatemala has sent over 30,000 adoptees to other nations, primarily destined to the United States (US). (more…)

Intercountry Adoption Reform Based on the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption: An Update on Guatemala in 2008

Karen Smith Rotabi, Richmond, Virginia (USA) and Kelley Bunkers, Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)

Until recently, Guatemala was on a per capita basis the largest source of US-adopted children in the world. (more…)

Adoption of Guatemalan Children: Impending Changes Under the Hague Convention for Intercountry Adoption

Karen Smith Rotabi, Richmond and Alexandra W. Morris, Chapel Hill (USA)

Guatemala is the second largest source of US-adopted children. Currently, Guatemala is attempting to implement the Hague Convention for Intercountry Adoption. (more…)