Security Information Service for Business Overseas

Business Security Information for Countries in North America,
Central America & Caribbean

North America Overview:
Currently there are no specific concerns to report regarding UK businesses trading in the USA and Canada.

Central America Overview:
Central America has long been an area of mixed problems. While Mexico is the most stable and represents the most likely country of business opportunity to UK businsses, it is not without its problems.

Most of the other countries in the region, such as Nicaragua, Guatemala and Honduras have had a history of political instability, civil war, terrorism and struggling economies.

Caribbean Overview:
The Caribbean countries by comparison have developed major revenues from tourism, but suffered from the spin off of growing petty crime, robbery and assaults. Most also benefit from agricultural exports of coffee, sugar and fruits,with some having mineral resources also.

Information about each country can be obtained by clicking the country link opposite.

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