Grenada in Latin America, Role and Alliances
How a Caribbean island of about 117,000 people fits into Latin America, from its regional memberships to its ties with Venezuela, Cuba and China. The post Grenada in Latin America, Role and Alliances appeared first on The Rio Times .
Grenada, a Caribbean island nation of about 117,400 people as of October 2026, holds a full vote in CARICOM, CELAC, and the OAS. Though small in numbers, Grenada plays a role in Latin America through its memberships in these groups. Its head of state is Governor-General Dame Cécile La Grenade, who has held the post since May 2013, while Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell leads the government since June 2022.
Grenada's foreign policy is directed by Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Export Development, Joseph Andall, who aims for closer ties with Africa, South, and Central America. With a nominal output of approximately US$1.42 billion in 2025 and an estimated 4.4% growth for the same year driven by investment and construction, Grenada remains one of the smallest economies in the hemisphere.
Its currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar, issued by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank. Grenada is a member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and CELAC, a forum of Latin American and Caribbean states. Its diplomatic relations with Venezuela date back to 1977, and Grenada has been a full member of ALBA since 2014. The United States has not established formal diplomatic relations with Grenada since a 1983 coup.
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