ECONOMY
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The Gig Economy Redefines Work in Latin America
Across Latin America, the traditional concept of a 9-to-5 job transforms as platforms like Uber, Airbnb, and Rappi (a popular…
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The Sharing Economy Reshapes Latin America
The traditional ways of owning and using goods and services are being challenged in Latin America as the sharing economy…
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Brazil’s Coffee Surge: Echoes of Latin America’s Agrarian Shift
Brazil's unprecedented third consecutive annual increase in coffee production heralds a significant shift in agrarian practices, challenging the traditional biennial…
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The Economics of Happiness in Latin America
In Latin America, a growing movement challenges the idea that economic growth alone equals happiness. Behavioral economics offers new metrics…
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Puerto Rico’s Economic Path: Growth Amidst Regional Echoes
Puerto Rico's economic forecast shows growth of 2.8% and 1.4% for fiscal years 2024 and 2025, influenced by reduced inflation…
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Cuba’s Cry for Change: Rare Protests Spark Wider Latin American Dialogue
In Santiago, Cuba's second-largest city, hundreds protested against prolonged power outages and food scarcity, highlighting the island's severe economic turmoil.…
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White Gold Rush: The Booming Lithium Industry in Latin America
Latin America's lithium industry is booming, fueled by the global demand for electric vehicles and energy storage. With vast reserves…
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Cuba’s Aging Crisis: Private Caregivers Fill the Gap
Cuba's rapidly aging population and families dispersed by migration are creating a caregiving crisis. Private caregivers, once absent in the…
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Mexico’s Economic Recovery and Digital Transformation
In the aftermath of the pandemic, Mexico faces the dual challenge of economic recovery and embracing digital transformation. This feature…
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Brazil’s Green Economy Seeks Sustainable Growth
As Brazil emerges from the economic shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic, it stands at the cusp of a green revolution.…
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