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Caribbean & Central America - January 2026
Introduction
Xiomara Castro’s presidential term ended in Honduras on 27 January. Her successor, Nasry Asfura of the opposition Partido Nacional (PN), inherits a complex security situation, despite Castro’s claims to have improved key metrics, as the first piece in this January 2026 edition of the Latin American Regional Report: Caribbean & Central America explores.
- Introduction
- HONDURAS: Libre to leave office with mixed record on security
- PANAMA: Mulino floats new anti-mafia law after record drug seizure
- NICARAGUA: Changes at CSJ as Murillo seeks to consolidate position
- GUATEMALA: OAS mission signals concern over judicial selection processes
- GUATEMALA: Setback for gov’t as CC suspends 2026 budget
- NICARAGUA: US imposes phased-in tariffs following trade investigation
- EL SALVADOR: Bukele gov’t announces AI education partnership with Elon Musk
- ST VINCENT & THE GRENADINES: The end of Comrade Ralph
- ST LUCIA: Pierre and the SLP face a more challenging second term
- CUBA: New devaluation fails to convince the markets
- HAITI: Economic recovery on the agenda
- REGION: Tough year ahead?
- Economic Highlights