Prospects for Central America/Caribbean in 2018
Monday, November 27, 2017
Subject
Prospects for Central America and the Caribbean in 2018.
Significance
Most countries in Central America and the Caribbean (CA/C) grew above the Latin American average in 2017, with low oil prices and the recuperation of the US economy helping to drive positive economic outcomes. Challenges still facing the sub-region include corruption, high public debt and the negative impact of natural disasters.