======Central America: 2030 Trends======
Analyzing the key trends reflecting regional challenges and insecurities.  \\  

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|Report location:  |[[https://theglobalamericans.org/central-america-2030-trends/|source]]   |
|Language:  |English  |
|Publisher:  |[[encyclopedia:global_americans|Global Americans]]  |
|Publication date:  |November 26, 2018  |
|Authors:  |Adam Ratzlaff, Brian Fonseca, Brian Latell, Christopher Sabatini, Frank Mora, Hannah Batista, J. Patrick Maher, Jose Miguel Cruz, Martha Rivera, Orlando Perez, Randy Pestana, Victoria Gaytan, William Naylor  |
|Time horizon:  |2030 - 2035    |
|Geographic focus:  |Central America, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama   |
|Page count:  |18  |

=====Methods=====
The research method involved analyzing existing data, reports, and projections from various sources, including government agencies, international organizations, and academic studies. It also considered expert opinions and qualitative assessments to forecast the region's political, economic, and security outlook. 

=====Key Insights=====
The report analyzes the future of Central America, particularly Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama, through 2030. It discusses the interplay of security, institutional capacity, economic growth, demography, technology, and outliers like public opinion and climate change, emphasizing the impact of crime, corruption, and weak governance on the region's stability and development. 

Drivers mentioned include:  
  * Security & Violence 
  * Weak Institutional Capacity 
  * Economic Growth 
  * Demography and Urbanization 
  * Technology

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