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ECLAC trims its 2026 forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2.2%
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean on Thursday lowered its regional growth projection for 2026 to 2.2%, one tenth below the estimate issued in December. The United Nations body expects a partial recovery to 2.5% in 2027 and warns that the current pace ...
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Montevideo hosts a progressive congress after three consecutive electoral defeats in the region
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Bolivian prosecutors open a second case against the consultant who advised Milei and Paz
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Politics
- Harry and Meghan will move to the UK without resuming official royal duties
- An Argentine consultant who advised Milei's campaign detained in Bolivia after a shooting
- Trump posts a map designating the Strait of Hormuz as “new US territory”
- Argentina's vice-president says she is “extremely worried” about those who cannot make ends meet
Energy & Oil
- A critical report says Argentina's investment regime concentrated capital in mining and oil
- Petrobras confirms oil off the Amapá coast but cannot yet estimate the volume
- Argentina's largest investment project aims to export Vaca Muerta gas
- YPF divests its stake in gas distribution for 780 million dollars
Agriculture
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- FAO expects world cereal output and trade projected to decline in year ahead
- Uruguay sheep produce exports from July25 to May26 reached US$ 281 million
- FAO food commodity prices in May showed increases in cereals, sugar and beef
Environment
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- Australia launches program to vaccinate colonies of little penguins against avian influenza
- Rains in Caracas leave three dead and destroy tents housing earthquake survivors
- Peru rehearses its response to a magnitude 8.8 quake off Lima and Callao
Entertainment
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- Argentina to mark every July 15 with the World Cup win that revived the Falklands dispute
- Three confederations reject selling part of the World Cup to private funds; Conmebol asks for explanations
- British journalist suggests channeling Enzo Fernández's taxes to Falklands defense
Tourism
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- South Georgia Visitor Permit fees; online portal for visiting vessels
- Chilean shipping company weighs a monthly route between Punta Arenas and the Falklands
- LATAM resumes direct winter flights from Sao Paulo to Ushuaia, four weekly frequencies
