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US policy shift on Cuba will bring little respite

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CUBA

The move comes as Cubans face a severe economic crisis and increasing hardship that is driving record outward migration. The collapse of Russian tourism and increased fuel and…

US policies raise risks for the Caribbean

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CARIBBEAN

US policies and Caribbean risks.

Climate change will hit the Andean region unevenly

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LATIN AMERICA

Such impacts look set to worsen, affecting biodiversity and human society alike. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Atlas suggests, in its worst-case scenario…

Herrera will maintain Mexico’s economic policy

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MEXICO

Urzua’s abrupt departure is the most high-profile that AMLO has experienced in his seven months in office.

Pandemic will not stop international climate action

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INTERNATIONAL

This has deprived social movements of opportunities to mobilise public opinion. However, a recent surge of major economies and businesses setting long-term ‘net zero’ emission…

Argentine foreign policy will have economic focus

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ARGENTINA

President Mauricio Macri's recent participation in the Davos World Economic Forum (WEF) represents the start of a new approach in Argentine foreign policy. Foreign relations are…

Bolivia’s lenders face bad loans and thin profits

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BOLIVIA

Financial system challenges.

Caribbean debt initiatives highlight disaster impact

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CARIBBEAN

Multilateral debt relief options.

Interest rates will continue to rise in Brazil

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BRAZIL

The increase, the largest since 2002, comes despite low growth expectations and reflects concerns over rising inflation, with the Central Bank warning of a similar rate rise in…

Pensions problems will await Chile's new government

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CHILE

The private pensions system.