ECONOMY
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Avian Flu Concerns in Intensive Farming: Latin America’s Biosecurity Challenges
Recent human cases of avian flu among U.S. farmworkers have sounded a clarion call, raising urgent concerns about the microbiological…
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U.S. Funds Boost Puerto Rico’s Solar and Battery Storage Amid Power Crisis
The U.S. government has announced a significant financial boost for solar and battery storage installations in Puerto Rico, allocating $325…
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Latin America Reels from Global Microsoft Outage Disruptions
A global computer outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update on Microsoft Windows systems disrupted essential services across Latin America,…
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Latin America Sees Significant University Enrollment Growth Despite Disparities Across Countries
Over the past decade, Latin American university enrollment has surged by 32% despite the challenges posed by the pandemic. This…
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Transforming Latin American and Caribbean Commerce Through Miami’s New Air Cargo Hub
Miami-Dade's $400 million investment in a new air cargo center at Miami International Airport promises significant economic benefits, job creation,…
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Cuban Economy Shrinks Amid Ongoing Challenges and Necessary Adjustments
Cuba's GDP contracted by 1.9% in 2023, continuing a four-year struggle to return to pre-pandemic levels. The country faces significant…
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Milei’s Bold Zero Emission Gamble Amid Argentina’s Economic Challenges
President Javier Milei's plan to eliminate monetary emissions aims to curb Argentina's inflation and stabilize the exchange rate. This ambitious…
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Bolivia’s Major Gas Discovery Sparks Hope Amid Energy Crisis
Bolivia has announced the discovery of a significant natural gas reserve, potentially alleviating its ongoing energy crisis. This discovery marks…
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Argentina Implements Dollar Sales in Parallel Markets to Combat Inflation
Argentina's decision to sell U.S. dollars in the parallel foreign exchange markets, a significant shift in its monetary policy, is…
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Cuba Tightens Regulations on Private Businesses Amid Economic Crisis
In response to escalating inflation and economic turmoil, Cuba is tightening regulations on its nascent private sector. The government aims…
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