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Brazil food security improves but inequality persists

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BRAZIL

Of those, 8.7 million, or 4% of the population, went hungry. This represents a substantial drop from recent years, thanks to a mix of policy action and positive economic…

Brazil floods will become more common and costly

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BRAZIL

As of May 13, 147 people had died, another 127 were missing and some 800 were injured as a result of the heavy rain that started in late April and the subsequent floods. Over…

Amazon rainforest faces existential climate risk

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LATIN AMERICA

The situation, which began in northern regions, quickly spread, affecting the entire basin by September. Since January, large areas of the basin have been in a state of…

Climate change poses power risks in Central America

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CENTRAL AMERICA

Rising temperatures and reduced rainfall have strained power systems across Central America in recent months, with hydroelectric dams generating less power while demand rises…

Colombian capital braces for long-term water rationing

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COLOMBIA

The capital obtains almost all of its water from rainfall, rather than from subterranean aquifers. Concerns are mounting over water security as increasing temperatures and longer…

Pressure for water access will intensify in Mexico

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MEXICO

Reducing water supplies are an established problem in the area, and recent events highlight long-term mismanagement of the water-supply infrastructure that has allowed the…

Maintaining Brazil growth will remain a key challenge

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BRAZIL

The reading, above market expectations, was largely supported by higher investment and household consumption amid a more benign environment of falling unemployment, inflation and…

Fiscal and external challenges lie ahead for Panama

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PANAMA

Panama has demonstrated resilience and maintained economic momentum, despite challenges such as reduced traffic through the drought-stricken Panama Canal and the closure, after…

Colombia’s new mining law poses regulatory risks

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COLOMBIA

The government proposes banning new contracts for thermal coal exploitation, shortening timeframes for mining exploration and introducing new environmental regulations that could…

Colombia’s economy faces sluggish growth in 2024

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COLOMBIA

Expectations for 2024 suggest lower inflation than last year, but risks persist. The OECD forecasts moderate GDP growth, highlighting inflation and interest rate concerns. Minimum…