Central America

Agreements on short-term measures could become the foundation of more concrete regional policies.

Costa Rican and Panamanian tourism investment could see them race ahead of their northern neighbours

While economic prospects are fairly hopeful, existing security and crime problems will continue to plague the region

While trends are moving in the right direction, multiple constraints will hinder public health improvements

As family business groups seek to broaden their activities, opportunities for international companies will emerge

While long-term problems of violence and poverty remain, sustained drought may drive massive numbers of migrants north.

A record-breaking El Nino may bring both severe flooding and drought

With prisons dangerously badly managed, efforts at reform may be focusing on the wrong issues