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Caribbean & Central America - August 2024
Introduction
Since being sworn in for a five-year term on 1 July, Panama’s new right-of-centre President José Raúl Mulino has moved on his key campaign pledge to reduce illegal migration through the Darién Gap, a roadless expanse of jungle on Panama’s border with Colombia, efforts for which he has received US backing, as the first piece in this August 2024 edition of the Latin American Regional Report: Caribbean & Central America considers.
- Introduction
- PANAMA: Mulino’s initial moves raise eyebrows
- NICARAGUA: US slams Ortega gov’t over illegal migration
- GUATEMALA: Murder of union leader reignites familiar concerns
- HONDURAS: Proposed prison draws criticism
- EL SALVADOR: Bukele announces efforts to address high prices
- PANAMA: Mulino plots economic course
- GUYANA: Opposition struggling for unity with elections in sight
- REGION: Clear focus for investment needs at CIF 2024
- REGION: Will Beryl help region better prepare for hurricanes?
- BARBADOS: Third IMF review goes well
- Economic Highlights