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Caribbean & Central America - February 2026
Introduction
Nasry Asfura of the right-wing Partido Nacional (PN) has been sworn in as Honduras’ new president following an electoral process mired in controversy. He now has the task of dealing with complex issues around security and international relations, as the first piece in this February 2026 edition of the Latin American Regional Report: Caribbean & Central America explores.
- Introduction
- HONDURAS: Asfura facing myriad issues upon taking office
- HONDURAS: Asfura promises new economic direction
- COSTA RICA: Chaves leaves mixed economic picture for successor Fernández
- COSTA RICA: Homicide figures remain near peak
- GUATEMALA: Fragile security situation exposed
- CUBA: Longer-term factors behind Cuba’s economic collapse
- CUBA: Fears grow of possible humanitarian crisis
- JAMAICA: Dealing with the consequences of Hurricane Melissa
- REGION: Caricom members struggling with the Trump challenge
- Economic Highlights