Caribbean with Simon Reeve (2015)

Episode Overview

Simon travels to Nicaragua, the poorest country in Central America, following Haiti. He discovers that the Sandinista government's mismanagement post-Contra civil war significantly contributes to the country's struggles. The locals express skepticism about a proposed mega-project to rival the Panama Canal, which would cost three times the nation's GDP and involve extensive land seizures, endangering both communities and wildlife, with no job guarantees for the undereducated population. In Honduras, a history of violence has given way to drug-fueled gang wars, instilling fear among civilians and leading to the recruitment of even young children. Simon concludes his journey in Jamaica, where US re-migrants are playing a crucial role in the government's initiatives to reform its corrupt police force and modernize the economy.