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IMF: The debate over falling fertility
A decline in global population later this century may threaten human progress, or it may lead to better lives.
Tipping Point: when populations peak – Statista
As July 11 marks World Population Day, celebrating the approximate date that the world's population reached 5bn in 1987, we're taking a closer at one of the population trends that will affect many countries sooner or later in the 21st Century.
Renewable energy surge puts Latin America on track for climate leadership
Latin America stands at a critical juncture in its energy evolution, with its largest economies showing both remarkable progress in renewable adoption and persistent challenges in weaning themselves off fossil fuels.
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Trump administration grants final window for Venezuelan LPG trade
The US has provided a final grace period for companies to complete liquefied petroleum gas shipments from Venezuela, extending authorisation until September 5 for cargoes loaded before this week's deadline.
COMMENT: The long road to a BRICS-led world order hits familiar obstacles
Brazil's upcoming BRICS summit exposes the bloc's growing pains as 21 members wrestle with deep divisions. The group's ambitious challenge to US financial dominance hits reality as internal disagreements threaten its push for global clout.
Spanish-led right-wing alliance plots Latin American electoral sweep
A coalition of conservative and far-right parties from Spain and Latin America has declared its intention to secure victory in seven general elections across the region scheduled for this year and 2026.
Who hold the most gold reserves?
In 2025, gold prices reached unprecedented levels, with spot gold trading at above $3,932 per troy ounce as of May 7th, an increase of over 83% within just a year.
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Latin America splits over Iran-Israel conflict
The escalating Iran-Israel conflict has exposed deep fractures across Latin America, with governments from Buenos Aires to Caracas staking out opposing positions that lay bare deep-rooted political divisions.
EU adds Lebanon and Algeria to anti-money laundering risk list
EU adds Lebanon and Algeria to anti-money laundering risk list in bid to deal with informal exchanges.
Iran, Venezuela to sign forgotten free trade agreement
Iran and Venezuela will finalise their long-awaited free trade agreement, with the text and annexes set for ministerial signing by June 12, the head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organisation said.
Venezuela and Iran deepen trade ties to circumvent sanctions at Caracas forum
Venezuela and Iran moved to reinforce their bilateral cooperation during a business forum held in Caracas on June 2, with senior officials from both nations discussing new trade and technology initiatives.
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Latin America faces investment drought as fiscal space shrinks, ECLAC says
ECLAC report highlights the region's struggle with low public investment amid mounting debt pressures.