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,

Regional economic integration has long been a strategic goal for Latin America and the Caribbean, but progress remains uneven as overlapping trade agreements, political fragmentation, and global headwinds complicate efforts.

South American economies are facing renewed pressure from currency depreciation as global financial conditions tighten and domestic challenges persist. Rising U.S. interest rates, weakening commodity prices, and persistent inflation have placed strain on national currencies across the region.

Several Central American economies are experiencing renewed pressures toward dollarization as exchange rate volatility, inflationary pressures, and external debt burdens weigh on monetary stability.