ECONOMY
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Ecuador’s Gold Rush and Illegal Mining Upend Tranquil Frontier
In the border town of El Chical, Ecuador, it was once a quiet community that overlooked green mountains. The rise…
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Mexico’s Tequila Industry Braces for Potential 25% U.S. Tariffs
Confronted with a potential duty of 25 % on tequila leaving the country, the famous drink of Mexico is at…
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Chile’s Wasted Renewable Power Threatens Green Transition
Chile’s early progress in renewable energy, driven by the sunny Atacama Desert alongside the strong winds found in Patagonia, faces…
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Dominican Women Outpace Men in Education and Formal Employment
Despite progress in schooling and formal roles, Dominican women still bear unfair conditions in work settings. A new report shows…
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Brazil’s Carnival Surge Powers Economy, Revives Favela Prosperity
A wave of excitement floods Vila Vintem, a favela in Rio de Janeiro's west side, as its Unidos de Padre…
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Mexican Reform Bans GMO Corn, Ensures Biocultural Preservation
A groundbreaking constitutional amendment in Mexico has banned the sowing of genetically modified (GM) corn nationwide. Lawmakers say this measure…
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Netflix Spurs Mexico Economy Triggering Billion-Dollar Surge
Netflix’s new plan to invest US$1 billion in Mexican film and TV production over four years is generating waves of…
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Latin America Builds Strategic Steel Defense Against China
Latin America's steelmakers warned Washington to unite against China's claimed unfair trade practices. As U.S. tariffs on steel imports affect…
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Argentina Milei’s Deregulation Gains Influence Trump-Musk Economic Ideas
Argentina’s bold regulatory overhaul under President Javier Milei has gained global attention, drawing praise from figures like Elon Musk and…
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Mexico’s New Economic Turmoil Amid US Tariff Uncertainty
Growing doubts about America’s planned import fees have disrupted Mexico’s financial outlook, causing unease among economists. The nation’s leaders maintain…
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