Haiti's name has been synonymous with natural disaster and political turmoil in recent decades. However, as Michael Deibert discovers, foreign investors both large and small are impressed with what they have found in the country, and many sectors are ripe with potential.
Haiti's new president embarks on cross-country mission
Jovenel Moïse, the president of Haiti, tells Michael Deibert how he is looking to effectively govern the whole country, through policies such as improving healthcare in all regions and building roads to prevent the more rural areas becoming isolated.
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Puerto Rico tries to beat storms natural and man-made
Still picking up the pieces after the devastation of hurricane season, Puerto Rico must also contend with the controversial tax bill currently before Congress. Michael Deibert reports.
A Venezuelan retreat
Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro’s referendum aimed at writing a new constitution has led to fears the country is heading towards dictatorship. foreign investors – already wary after years of political instability – are beginning to back even further away. Michael Deibert reports
Was the ‘Guatemalan Spring’ an illusion?
A year into president Jimmy Morales’s mandate, Guatemala’s economic woes persist. Michael Deibert reports.
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France awards Guiana €2.1bn development fund
French Guiana’s troubled relationship with mainland France could be on the mend with a substantial relief plan. Michael Deibert reports.
Puerto Rico struggles through tough times as vultures circle
The US territory of Puerto Rico might have an idyllic location but it is struggling with huge debt, hindered by a somewhat inequitable relationship with the mainland. Michael Deibert reports.
Colombia in dispute with Spain’s Electricaribe
Now that Colombia is becoming more stable, investors are keen to get a slice of the new market. But Spain’s Gas Natural Fenosa appears to have bitten off more than it can chew with its Electricaribe venture, which has come to grief after overextending itself. Michael Deibert reports.
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Cuba looks towards renewables
Only 4% on Cuba’s energy comes from renewable sources, but the government is committing to a combination of public and private capital to increase this to 24% by 2030. Michael Deibert reports.
After momentous year, Cuba faces uncertain 2017
The economy is shrinking, but tourist numbers are up. What will the Trump era mean for Cuba?
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