Economic headwinds stunt growth. Profitability continues to grow despite a challenging economy. Amid a slowdown in remittances and a weaker-than-expected gain in tourism, economic growth in Central America lost steam in 2024, dropping from an above-average 2.8% in 2023 to 2.5% in 2024, according to a recent UN Department of Economics and Social Affairs report. A slowdown in economic activity and stricter US immigration controls raise doubts about growth in the year ahead. Against a volatile