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In Honduras, Xiomara Castro’s Government Is Caught in the “Remittances Trap”
As state spending rises, money from the diaspora is an economic lifeline—but it comes at a steep cost.
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Venezuela’s Fickle Economic Recovery Is Falling Apart
The 2022 growth spurt is waning while the electoral process is heating up.
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Could the U.S. and China Spoil Latin America’s Rebound?
A slowdown in China and winding down of U.S. stimulus threaten a much-needed regional rebound.
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A Less Apocalyptic Case for Latin America
There are several reasons to believe the 2020s won’t be that bad, AQ’s editor-in-chief writes.
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Argentina: No Plan B, and No Easy Choices
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The next government will have to resolve the debt issue while also worrying about the actual economy.