Pragmatic Regionalism in Central America
Latin American regionalisms are now facing a period of crisis. Mercosur and Unasur are paralyzed, largely due to the crises in Venezuela and Brazil. The Andean Community of Nations is also facing strong competition from the Pacific Alliance and the effects of its past management mistakes (financial and strategic). In the face of these upheavals due primarily to profound changes on the national scenes caused by shifting politics and political and/or economic crises, Central America and its regional initiatives appear less affected by the risks facing the southern continent. In this article, we explain the nature and recent transformations of regionalism in Central America.