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Caribbean & Central America - February 2024
GUATEMALA: A new era in Guatemala as Arévalo takes over the reins
Against all odds, anti-corruption reformer Bernardo Arévalo, who won a resounding victory in Guatemala’s 20 August election on the pledge to tackle the ‘pacto de corruptos’ network of institutional corruption [SSR-23-08], was finally sworn in as president last month. His inauguration followed months of efforts by the ‘pacto de corruptos’, spearheaded by attorney general (AG) María Consuelo Porras, to derail his victory. The significance of Arévalo’s assumption of office cannot be overstated in terms of representing a break with the discredited political establishment. However, the task he faces in delivering on his pledge and addressing the democratic backsliding which ensued under his predecessor, Alejandro Giammettei (2020-2024), is also huge given the backlash this is likely to provoke.
- Introduction
- GUATEMALA: A new era in Guatemala as Arévalo takes over the reins
- HONDURAS: Foot-dragging on CICIH draws concern
- NICARAGUA: Weakening the judiciary
- NICARAGUA: Government steps in after key coffee buyer declares bankruptcy
- COSTA RICA: Medical devices drive strong increase in value of exports
- JAMAICA/THE BAHAMAS: US raises travel warnings amid crime concerns
- REGION: EU presses for changes to CBI programmes
- SURINAME: Debt restructuring nearly completed
- REGION: Mosquitoes recruited for anti-dengue sting
- REGION: Mixed reaction to Icon of the Seas
- POINTERS
- Economic Highlights