Political Turmoil Sweeps Central America: Guatemala and Beyond

Central America is experiencing a wave of political turbulence, with Guatemala facing political upheaval ahead of a runoff presidential election, Costa Rica dealing with an influx of migrants and rising homicides, El Salvador witnessing a transformation under populist President Nayib Bukele, Nicaragua cracking down on dissent and forcing opposition figures into exile, and Honduras facing challenges as President Xiomara Castro's popularity wanes. Meanwhile, Panama is heading into presidential elections amid economic woes, and Belize seeks to distance itself from the monarchy and maintain ties with Taiwan.