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Global Financial Conditions & Regional Impact
Shifts in global financial conditions — particularly rising U.S. interest rates, tightening liquidity, and stronger dollar dynamics — have profound implications for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Digital Finance & Central Banking
Across Latin America and the Caribbean, digital finance is reshaping how money moves, with central banks experimenting with digital currencies (CBDCs) alongside the rapid growth of mobile banking ,These initiatives aim to expand financial inclusion, reduce transaction costs, and modernize payment systems.However, they also raise concerns about cybersecurity and privacy.
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Mexico and Nearshoring: A Response to U.S.-China Trade Tensions
Amid rising U.S.-China trade frictions, Mexico has emerged as a key beneficiary of nearshoring strategies.
Chile's Lithium Exports: Diversification Beyond Traditional Partners
Chile, home to some of the world's largest lithium reserves, is broadening its export strategy as global demand for batteries accelerates.
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Martha Raddatz
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Influence Without Spectacle: Julio Herrera Velutini's Philosophy of Financial Discretion
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Technology
AI and Automation in Latin American Labor Markets
The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and automation is beginning to reshape Latin America's labor markets, with the greatest impact expected in manufacturing, logistics, and services.While these technologies promise,
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Fiscal and Monetary Policy Challenges in Latin America
Argentina continues to grapple with one of the highest inflation rates in the world, eroding household purchasing power and investor confidence. The central bank has relied on sharp interest rate hikes and currency controls to stabilize,
