ECONOMY
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Brazil’s Lula and Japan’s Kishida Pave the Way for Mercosur Trade Deal
In a diplomatic tête-à-tête that could reshape global trade dynamics, Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva engaged in a…
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The ILO Predicts that the Unemployment Rate in Latin America will Drop by One Tenth in 2024, to 6.1%
The unemployment rate in Latin America and the Caribbean will continue its downward trend and will drop from 6.2% in…
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Mexican Stock Market’s Slow Start to 2024 Amid Mixed Signals
The Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) experienced a marginal 0.03% decline in its key index, the IPC, settling at 56,175.67 points…
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Brazil’s Visa Reversal: Tourist Visa Requirements for U.S., Australia, and Canada Delayed Again
Brazil has again postponed reintroducing tourist visa requirements for U.S., Australian, and Canadian citizens. This policy reversal follows former President…
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Mexico’s Record-Breaking Mango Harvest in 2023
Mexico's annual mango production soared to over 2.23 million tons by November 2023, smashing the previous decade's record, as reported…
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Argentina in Search of an Agreement on Maturities in the Meeting with the IMF
The Argentine government, led by ultraliberal economist Javier Milei, aims to renegotiate its agreement with the IMF regarding a $46…
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Nicaragua Expands Trade Horizons as It Officially Starts Free-Trade Agreement with China
In a significant leap towards international trade expansion, Nicaragua has embarked on a groundbreaking journey with China, forging a new…
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Peru’s Inflation Journey: A Resilient Economy Emerges Amidst Challenges
Peru, amidst the throes of an economic recession, found a glimmer of hope as inflation through 2023 closed at a…
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Cuba’s Afro-Cuban Santeria Priests Warn of Challenges Amid Economic Crisis
As Cuba grapples with a punishing economic crisis that has driven many to seek a new life abroad, the voices…
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Colombia’s Minimum Wage Gets a Boost in 2024 Amid Economic Challenges
According to Labor Minister Gloria Ines Ramirez, Colombia is set to witness a 12% increase in its minimum wage for…
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