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What would a Trump win mean for Latin America?
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.
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Latin America trapped in low growth cycle, ECLAC warns
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
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.
Will Venezuela’s Maduro go out with a bang or a whimper?
Venezuela’s crucial election on July 28 pits incumbent Nicolas Maduro against opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez. With long-running economic turmoil and political repression under Chavismo, the nation faces a pivotal decision.
Amazon faces “tipping point”, say researchers
The Amazon rainforest could face “large-scale collapse” by 2050, says new research.