The United States has cautioned American investors about risks in Nicaragua after the Central American nation passed legislation that critics describe as a sweeping land grab along its borders with Honduras and Costa Rica.
The UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean has lifted its 2025 regional growth estimate to 2.2% from a previous 2.0% projection, whilst acknowledging that economic expansion remains constrained by global volatility
Latin America stands at a critical juncture in its energy evolution, with its largest economies showing both remarkable progress in renewable adoption and persistent challenges in weaning themselves off fossil fuels.
Guatemala and Honduras have disputed claims by US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that they signed immigration agreements to accept asylum seekers from third countries during her Central American visit.
A coalition of conservative and far-right parties from Spain and Latin America has declared its intention to secure victory in seven general elections across the region scheduled for this year and 2026.