Lebanese Shia will rely on Hezbollah parallel economy

As central bank reserves run short and basic goods subsidies come under threat, poverty is rising sharply

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Argentina energy doubts mount as Vaca Muerta stalls

The government is seeking to boost falling natural gas production to ease supply and trade balance concerns

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Latin America’s food sector has proven to be resilient to the pandemic, but not the region’s food security

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The opposition’s decision to dissolve its 'government' and take part in a political dialogue signals return to normalcy

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Panama’s economy, service-based and deeply integrated into the global economy, is highly vulnerable to the pandemic

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Two major hurricanes hit Central America last month, compounding the already serious challenges facing the region

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The official poverty rate fell in the year to July after rising to almost one-third of the population in mid-2018.

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Economic activity fell by an estimated 5.8% in October, following a 14.5% contraction in the first nine months of 2020

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Budget plans envisage higher spending on the National Projects programme, though its end date is postponed

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After 15 months of closure, Abuja has touted the potential reopening of the country’s land borders

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