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St Lucia votes in election dominated by economy, crime and passport sales

Labor Party led by Prime Minister Philip Pierre won a strong majority in Saint Lucia’s legislature.
The election focused on economy, violent crime, and passport-sales diplomacy.
Chastanet’s United Workers Party advocates auditing citizenship-by-investment schemes.
U.S. Leahy Law affects security aid and police support in Saint Lucia.
Discussions include possible reforms to citizenship-by-investment programs.
Washington proposed its own 'gold card' visa program to accelerate immigration.
St Vincent and the Grenadines election followed, with opposition gains.
Saint Lucia’s citizenship-by-investment program is a key revenue source for the island.
UK-US relations and regional security shape voters’ concerns.
Election day highlights debates but no immediate electoral outcome details beyond party control.
The Guardian frames the race as a test of economic governance and security measures.

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