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How Argentina's economy crumbled

by Sabri Ben-Achour and Jarrett Dang
Jun 2, 2023
The nation’s economic crisis, marked by unhinged inflation, has been developing for at least a decade, says economist Monica de Bolle.
Argentina's inflation crisis has its roots in the country's history of economic mismanagement, economist Monica de Bolle says.
Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP via Getty Images
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Remittances to some Latin American countries are booming

by Erika Beras
Sep 2, 2020
Latinx migrants tend to work in essential jobs. And their families back home could really use the support.
A woman counts cash outside a U.S. remittance collection agency in El Salvador. Remittances to that nation and others in the region declined sharply, then rebounded.
Marvin Recinos/AFP via Getty Images
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From metalhead to Latin music mogul

by Kai Ryssdal and Daisy Palacios
Dec 10, 2019
Criteria Entertainment CEO Diana Rodriguez learned the music business in Colombia before becoming the first woman to head a U.S Latin label.
Courtesy of Criteria Entertainment
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Chile's inequality challenge

by Szu Ping Chan
Nov 22, 2019
The gap between the rich and poor is one of the widest in the developed world.
Felipe Hurtado in Santiago, Chile (Courtesy Felipe Hurtado)
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Amid tensions with the U.S., Latin American leaders meet in Peru

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Apr 13, 2018
The eighth Summit of the Americas gets underway today in Lima, Peru. More than 30 leaders from Latin America will be there. But not President Trump; Vice President Mike Pence will attend instead. So what might be accomplished at the summit, and how are Latin American leaders feeling about the United States right now? Click […]
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Colombia's fragile peace effort is expensive and challenging

by Marketplace Contributor
May 17, 2017
The deal between the government and guerrillas is expensive and challenging.
This guerrilla lost his arm during the conflict in Colombia. He is painting an image that marks 53 years since the formation of the FARC, the Spanish acronym for the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia.
Lorne Matalon
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What made Brazil’s economy bust?

by Molly Wood
Mar 21, 2016
Brazilians recently called for the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff.
A vendor stands in front of the new gondola which travels to the top of the Providencia community, or favela, on September 23, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 
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Venezuela's opposition party gains power

by Kai Ryssdal and Mukta Mohan
Dec 7, 2015
The opposition party is now the majority in Venezuela.
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Salsa helps drive Latin music higher

by Molly Wood
Sep 8, 2014
Salsa, an infectious tropical dance, is gaining followers in the U.S. and abroad.
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Mexico makes more cars than Brazil. Yes, it's a race.

by Shannon Mullen
Jul 8, 2014
Mexico is set to overtake Brazil as Latin America’s biggest auto producer.
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