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Caribbean & Central America - June 2021
Introduction
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has set off democracy-related alarm bells over the past year for various reasons - from the deployment of security forces to congress [SSR-20-04] to his repeated disregard for judicial rulings on his government’s response to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic [SSR-20-06]. These concerns have intensified following the 1 May inauguration of the new legislature in which, following February legislative elections, the ruling Nuevas Ideas (NI) has an unprecedented two-thirds majority. The first piece in this June edition of the Latin American Regional Report: Caribbean & Central America considers the initial moves by the new legislature.
- Introduction
- EL SALVADOR: Ejection of top judges and AG head fans democracy concerns
- HONDURAS: Electoral concerns persist despite new electoral reforms
- PANAMA: ACP sets carbon neutral target for Canal
- REGION: Regional leaders emphasise importance of energy transition
- GUATEMALA: Controversial free trade zone reform approved
- HAITI: Kidnappings continue to surge
- REGION: US needs a more nuanced approach to counter China
- THE BAHAMAS: Economic recovery at the mercy of politics
- CARIBBEAN POINTERS
- Economic Highlights