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Latin America set for tepid growth as Trump tariff threat looms, ECLAC says

bne IntelliNews December 19, 2024

Latin America and the Caribbean face another year of lacklustre economic performance, with growth projected at just 2.2 per cent in 2024 and 2.4 per cent in 2025, according to a report by ECLAC, which also warned of risks from potential US tariffs.

Latin America urged to boost tax take and private investment to close development gap

bne IntelliNews December 12, 2024

Latin American and Caribbean nations must radically strengthen tax collection and private sector involvement to bridge a $99bn annual sustainable financing gap, according to a new report from leading international organisations.

COMMENT: Trump’s White House picks signal rocky start with Latin America

Ricardo Martins in Utrecht December 9, 2024

Trump's return to power sets up a confrontational start with Latin America, threatening tariffs and strict border controls. Mexico pushes back firmly against US pressure, while China quietly expands its regional influence challenging US dominance.

Disaster season: heat waves sweep the world – in charts and maps

Ben Aris in Berlin April 8, 2024

In the last week temperatures have soared, breaking monthly records in nearly half the countries on the planet. In much of Europe temperatures have reached those of mid-summer in the first week of April.

Disaster season: heat waves sweep the world – in charts and maps

Ben Aris in Berlin April 8, 2024

In the last week temperatures have soared, breaking monthly records in nearly half the countries on the planet. In much of Europe temperatures have reached those of mid-summer in the first week of April.

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