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ECLAC cuts Latin America growth forecast amid global uncertainties
The UN's Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has downgraded its 2025 growth forecast to 2%, adding to a chorus of international institutions painting a bleak outlook for the region.
LatAm set to be world's slowest-growing region as World Bank slashes forecasts
Economic expansion for region projected to be slowest globally as external pressures mount
IMF maintains Argentina growth forecast, expressing confidence in Milei
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has maintained its 5.5 per cent growth projection for Argentina in 2025, despite global trade uncertainty.
Trump’s trade tariffs push Mexico towards recession and weigh on regional growth, IMF says
Latin America's economy is slowing, with Mexico at the centre. The IMF slashed its 2025 forecast, citing US tariffs, global tightening, and rising geopolitical tensions.
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Argentina mourns the death of Pope Francis
Pope Francis, Argentina's first pope, never returned to his homeland after his 2013 election. His death leaves a complex legacy, with Argentines mourning a global leader who maintained cultural ties despite physical absence.
Argentina to lift currency controls after clinching key IMF deal
The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) executive board has approved a $20bn bailout package for Argentina, capping weeks of intense negotiations aimed at shoring up the country's ailing foreign reserves
Latin American leaders blast US tariffs at CELAC summit as China offers economic lifeline
Latin American leaders gathered in Honduras on April 9 to condemn United States trade measures during the ninth summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC).
Argentine government braces for protests following IMF deal
Thousands of Argentines marched in an anti-austerity protest on April 9, setting the stage for a 24-hour general strike as President Javier Milei awaits confirmation of a fresh International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan.
Argentine prosecutor seeks arrest of Iran's Khamenei for alleged involvement in Jewish community centre bombing
Argentinian prosecutor Sebastian Basso has requested the arrest of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei for his alleged role in the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community centre in Buenos Aires.
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Why investors are turning their gaze to Latin America after Trump tariffs
Trump's trade war unexpectedly boosts Latin America, with investors spotting fresh opportunities in a reshuffled global economic landscape.
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Argentine financial markets slump following US tariff war
Argentine financial markets slumped amid reactions to the “Liberation Day” tariffs implemented by US President Donald Trump.
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Milei to amend Argentine laws to accomodate Trump tariffs after meeting flop
President Javier Milei has pledged to adjust Argentina's regulations to align with US President Donald Trump's new tariff requirements following the imposition of 10% duties on Argentine imports.
HALLIGAN: Trump's tariffs are either madness or genius – it could go either way
Donald Trump has referred to tariffs as “the most beautiful word in the dictionary”. And now the US President has unleashed the most aggressive surge in American trade protectionism in almost a century.
Latin America to miss more than three-quarters of 2030 sustainability targets, ECLAC says
The region's progress on UN goals is hampered by weak institutions and debt burden, warns UN commission in a new report.
Latin America escapes full wrath of Trump's tariffs, as few nations bear brunt
Most regional economies hit with baseline 10% rate while Venezuela, Nicaragua and Guyana face steeper levies.
Russian cult leader nabbed in Argentine human-trafficking swoop
Argentine authorities have dismantled a notorious Russian cult, arresting 15 individuals in a joint operation across two airports that has exposed a sinister network of alleged human exploitation.
Argentine economy minister announces details of IMF deal
Argentina is pursuing a $20bn deal with the International Monetary Fund, Economy Minister Luis Caputo has confirmed.
Argentina's Milei sees support drop after cryptogate scandal, poll shows
Argentina's President Javier Milei has experienced a significant decline in public approval following the "cryptogate" scandal, according to a new national survey.
Glaciers are melting faster than ever before due to climate change, says UN agency
Mass loss of ice from the world’s 19 glacier regions was 450bn tonnes in 2024, says a new report from the UN’s World Meteorological Organisation.
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IMF: How Artificial Intelligence can boost productivity in Latin America
Latin America and the Caribbean has long been a region with one of the most informal labour markets. A large part of the workforce is outside of the formal economy, leaving many people without access to benefits and protections.