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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.

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.

Amazon faces “tipping point”, say researchers

by Roberta Harrington in Los Angeles February 20, 2024

The Amazon rainforest could face “large-scale collapse” by 2050, says new research.

Amazon faces “tipping point”, say researchers

by Roberta Harrington in Los Angeles February 20, 2024

The Amazon rainforest could face “large-scale collapse” by 2050, says new research.

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