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Latin America's development gains under threat as one in four live in poverty, UN report finds
UNDP warns of stagnation and rising vulnerability across the region amid "overlapping crises".
Small, medium-sized countries establish Future of Investment and Trade Partnership
UAE joins 13 countries in establishing Future of Investment and Trade Partnership to promote open trade, strengthen supply chains and address emerging economic challenges globally.
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EU pushes trade pacts with Mexico and Mercosur
The European Union has thrown its weight behind two major Latin American trade agreements, formally launching the ratification process for deals with Mercosur and Mexico despite sustained resistance from agricultural nations and farmers.
ECLAC raises Latin America growth forecast to 2.2% but warns of prolonged slowdown
The UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean has lifted its 2025 regional growth estimate to 2.2% from a previous 2.0% projection, whilst acknowledging that economic expansion remains constrained by global volatility
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Taiwan’s president plans visit to Paraguay amid diplomatic pressure from Beijing
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te is set to visit Paraguay next month, a move which could include transit stops in the United States and is already drawing criticism from Beijing.
Renewable energy surge puts Latin America on track for climate leadership
Latin America stands at a critical juncture in its energy evolution, with its largest economies showing both remarkable progress in renewable adoption and persistent challenges in weaning themselves off fossil fuels.
Argentina prepares to host Mercosur summit
Argentine President Javier Milei gears up to host Mercosur heads of state in Buenos Aires this week as he continues his campaign to liberalise what he considers the regional trade bloc's restrictive regulations