Central America
Prospects for Central America/Caribbean in 2018
Most of the region looks set for modest growth, but socio-political challenges will drive public anger in many countries
Central AmericaUS move raises Central America deportation concerns
Washington’s removal of Nicaraguan protections has caused an outcry, but far more controversial decisions may be to come
Central AmericaBrain drain negates remittances in Latin America
In some countries an outflow of educated workers is having a negative net effect despite the boost from remittances
Latin AmericaPanama’s China shift may threaten Taiwanese diplomacy
Panama’s shift of diplomatic stance reflects the growing influence of China in the world’s most Taiwan-friendly region
TaiwanProspects for Mexico and Central America to end-2017
Steady growth and presidential elections look set to characterise much of the rest of the year
MexicoRemittances growth in Latin America will slow in 2017
US policy uncertainties are likely to prompt a slowdown in the recent remittances rise
Latin AmericaCentral American multinationals target regional growth
Central American multinationals will dominate certain sectors regionally, but struggle to secure a foothold beyond
Central AmericaGender crime ups Mexico and Central America migration
Hardline anti-crime strategies fail to address the root causes of violence and its specific forms
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