Panama Cleared From EU’s Money Laundering List
The European Commission removed Panama from the EU's high-risk list, which identifies countries failing to combat money laundering.
March 16, 2024Section
Central America
Kenya Postpones Police Mission to Haiti Amid Political Upheaval
Kenya announced a delay in sending 1,000 police officers to Haiti to combat gangs on March 12. This decision followed...
March 13, 2024
Panama Canal Widens Passage Opportunities for Maritime Trade
The Panama Canal Authority declared an increase in daily passages through its Panamax locks from 24 to 27, starting late...
March 13, 2024
El Salvador’s Bold Tax Reforms Under Bukele
El Salvador under Bukele implements bold tax reforms to reshape the economy. How the changes affect businesses and fiscal stability....
March 13, 2024
Haiti’s Prime Minister Steps Down, Aims for Stability
In Haiti, Prime Minister Ariel Henry has chosen to resign. This move is part of efforts to tackle the country's...
March 12, 2024
Safety for Nicaraguan Refugees Wanes in Costa Rica
In Costa Rica, once seen as a safe haven, Nicaraguan dissident Joao Maldonado and his wife faced a daylight shooting...
March 10, 2024
New Bank President Limits Loans to Nicaragua, El Salvador
Gisela Sánchez, CABEI's new president, plans to revise lending policies, halting loans to Nicaragua and El Salvador
March 8, 2024
Panama Tribunal Blocks Martinelli’s 2024 Election Bid
In a new development, Panama's Electoral Tribunal barred former President Ricardo Martinelli from the 2024 elections.
March 5, 2024
Costa Rica’s Golfo Dulce: A Paradise of Biodiversity and Eco-Tourism
Costa Rica's Pacific coast is home to Golfo Dulce, a globally rare tropical fjord renowned for its biodiversity and appeal...
March 4, 2024