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Latin America's development gains under threat as one in four live in poverty, UN report finds
UNDP warns of stagnation and rising vulnerability across the region amid "overlapping crises".
Small, medium-sized countries establish Future of Investment and Trade Partnership
UAE joins 13 countries in establishing Future of Investment and Trade Partnership to promote open trade, strengthen supply chains and address emerging economic challenges globally.
Chiquita to resume Panama banana operations after months-long strike
Multinational banana producer Chiquita Brands has confirmed it will restart operations in Panama, following a memorandum of understanding signed in Brasília between the company and President José Raúl Mulino.
Panama exposed as hub for Venezuelan corruption and money laundering
Panama’s financial and property sectors have once again come under scrutiny, as anti-corruption watchdogs revealed the extent to which Venezuelan corruption schemes have penetrated the country.
ECLAC raises Latin America growth forecast to 2.2% but warns of prolonged slowdown
The UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean has lifted its 2025 regional growth estimate to 2.2% from a previous 2.0% projection, whilst acknowledging that economic expansion remains constrained by global volatility