Latin America

Jun 2, 2023
How Argentina’s economy crumbled
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The nation’s economic crisis, marked by unhinged inflation, has been developing for at least a decade, says economist Monica de Bolle.
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Sep 2, 2020
Remittances to some Latin American countries are booming
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Latinx migrants tend to work in essential jobs. And their families back home could really use the support.
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Dec 10, 2019
From metalhead to Latin music mogul
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Criteria Entertainment CEO Diana Rodriguez learned the music business in Colombia before becoming the first woman to head a U.S Latin label.
Nov 22, 2019
Chile’s inequality challenge
The gap between the rich and poor is one of the widest in the developed world.
Apr 13, 2018
Amid tensions with the U.S., Latin American leaders meet in Peru
The eighth Summit of the Americas gets underway today in Lima, Peru. More than 30 leaders from Latin America will be there. But not President Trump; Vice President Mike Pence will attend instead. So what might be accomplished at the summit, and how are Latin American leaders feeling about the United States right now? Click […]
May 17, 2017
Colombia’s fragile peace effort is expensive and challenging
Lorne Matalon
The deal between the government and guerrillas is expensive and challenging.
Mar 21, 2016
What made Brazil’s economy bust?
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Brazilians recently called for the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff.
Dec 7, 2015
Venezuela’s opposition party gains power
The opposition party is now the majority in Venezuela.
Sep 8, 2014
Salsa helps drive Latin music higher
Salsa, an infectious tropical dance, is gaining followers in the U.S. and abroad.
Jul 8, 2014
Mexico makes more cars than Brazil. Yes, it’s a race.
Mexico is set to overtake Brazil as Latin America’s biggest auto producer.