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ECONOMY

Latin America to Grow Just 2.1% in 2026

The World Bank projects Latin America will grow just 2.1% in 2026, affected by geopolitical uncertainty, high interest rates, and weak private investment.

By Lucía Vargas del Río · · 2 min
ECONOMY

Venezuela and US Negotiate Deal on Critical Minerals

Venezuela and the US negotiate a critical minerals agreement over the Orinoco Arc in exchange for sanctions relief, in a pragmatic turn in the bilateral relationship.

· 2 min
ECONOMY

Bolivia Faces Economic Crisis Under Rodrigo Paz Government

Bolivia faces its worst economic crisis in decades under Rodrigo Paz's government, with reserves at historic lows, 8% inflation, and falling gas production.

· 2 min
ECONOMY

Morgan Stanley Sees 90% Upside in Latin American Stocks

Morgan Stanley presented a bullish case of up to 90% for Latin American stocks based on rate cuts, pro-investment leaders, and the rise of critical minerals.

· 2 min
ECONOMY

USMCA Faces Crucial Review with World Cup at Stake

USMCA faces its first formal review in 2026 in a context of tariff tensions while the three countries jointly organize the FIFA World Cup.

· 1 min
ECONOMY

Argentina Approves Labor Reform and Mercosur-EU Agreement

Argentina approved the Mercosur-EU agreement with 69 votes and Milei's labor reform with 42 in February 2026, advancing toward reducing the 42% labor informality rate.

· 2 min
ECONOMY

Panama Leads Port Infrastructure Investment in the Region

Panama will invest 3.2 billion dollars in port infrastructure through 2030 after the Canal processed a record 504 million long tons of cargo in 2025.

· 2 min
ECONOMY

Colombia and Mexico Lead Air Tourism Recovery in 2026

ASUR reported that Colombia led air growth with a 15% increase in January 2026, while Mexico grew 0.9% and Puerto Rico recorded a 2.1% decline.

· 1 min
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