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What would a Trump win mean for Latin America?

Marco Cacciati November 4, 2024

As the US braces for a closely fought presidential election on November 5, Latin America has particular cause for concern over a potential return of Donald Trump to the White House. We rounded up how the region could fare under a second Trump term.

US election outcome may curb vital remittances to Latin America

Alek Buttermann November 1, 2024

As the US presidential election draws near, Latin American economies, especially those heavily dependent on remittances, brace for potential impacts.

Latin America trapped in low growth cycle, ECLAC warns

Marco Cacciati August 19, 2024

Latin America and the Caribbean are facing a "low economic growth trap" that threatens to stall progress across the region, according to a new report from the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC).

US general calls for Marshall Plan in Latin America to counter China and Russia

Marco Cacciati July 25, 2024

The head of US Southern Command has urged American leaders to develop a comprehensive economic aid program for Latin America, akin to the post-World War II Marshall Plan, in a bid to counteract growing Chinese and Russian influence in the region.

Hurricane Beryl strengthens to Category 5, headed to Jamaica

bne IntelliNews July 2, 2024

Hurricane Beryl intensified again into a "potentially catastrophic" Category 5 storm on July 2 as it moved across the eastern Caribbean, headed for Jamaica after downing power lines and flooding streets in the western Caribbean islands.

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