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Latin America remittances fall may wait until 2021

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LATIN AMERICA

Money transfers to the top recipient country, Mexico, have thus far held up particularly well, with full-year totals set to exceed last year.

Latin American pandemic impacts will be long-term

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LATIN AMERICA

The near-term measures needed to address the social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the region include support for recovery of the labour market and, in particular, women’s…

COVID-19 impacts will cut Latin American remittances

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LATIN AMERICA

The contraction, after several years of robust growth, will stem from a deep recession and measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Latin America risks another lost decade

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LATIN AMERICA

The health crisis, national lockdowns and a global recession have combined to create a difficult environment in Latin America, while governments’ responses to the pandemic have…

Income distribution gains will slow in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA

Income inequality in Latin America.

Differing demographic trends create chances and tests

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INTERNATIONAL

Global demographic trends and implications.

Pandemic impact boosts Latin American food insecurity

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LATIN AMERICA

While the pandemic undoubtedly played a significant role, the situation also resulted from structural factors and was worsened by LAC’s high levels of economic inequality.

Static illicit drug use calls for new global strategy

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INTERNATIONAL

The level of drug use globally and its impacts.

Slower growth may mar Latin America hunger advances

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LATIN AMERICA

Successes in hunger reduction in Latin America.