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Guatemala’s economy is recovering but faces threats

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GUATEMALA

An early reopening of the economy, unprecedented monetary and fiscal support and resilient remittances explain the relatively limited impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, when…

Social costs of dollarisation will be high in Cuba

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CUBA

The economy, however, is in dire straits. Widespread shortages of everyday supplies are reminiscent of the crisis that followed collapse of the Soviet Union in the 1990s. Economic…

Mexican airline deals will spur greater competition

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MEXICO

The approval follows the Mexican Senate's ratification on April 29 of an agreement with the United States to allow unlimited flights between the countries, permitting the opening…

COVID-19 impact will extend recession in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

The impact of COVID-19.

Obama's Cuba visit is a balancing act for Castro

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CUBA/US

While the government of President Raul Castro has welcomed the historic move, it has concerns regarding the domestic impact of the event. To avoid any impression of ceding to…

Conflicting pressures drive discontent in Cuba

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CUBA

Political challenges facing Havana.

Cuban 'opening' will be gradual and limited

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CUBA

Although the promise of Cuba's 'opening' has brought a rush of high-level US and European visits, change will be slow. Negotiations to restore diplomatic relations with…

Omicron variant threatens Caribbean tourism recovery

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CARIBBEAN

The move -- a response to the Omicron variant -- comes just weeks after the country reopened fully to international tourists. With tourism across much of the Caribbean having only…

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…

Dominican Republic on track for a robust recovery

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

In comparison with 2019 output figures, the 2021 GDP increase amounts to 4.7%, reflecting a real reactivation of the economy rather than merely a statistical rebound, as seen in…