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This is a List of political parties in Central America by country, linking to the country list of parties and the political system of each country in the region.
| Country | Multi party | Two party | Dominant party | Single party | No party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Belize | • | ||||
 | Costa Rica | • | ||||
 | El Salvador | • | ||||
 | Guatemala | • | ||||
 | Honduras | • | ||||
 | Nicaragua | • | ||||
 | Panama | • |
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Lists of political parties include:
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