Latin America and the Caribbean are beginning to show signs of economic recovery and a higher volume of exports, including new, high-quality products.

Hedge funds have turned their focus towards commodities this year, as their returns have been better than those of other asset classes that have been affected by low interest rates.

With a multitude of ideas about changing technology and what this will mean for jobs, countries such as Costa Rica are looking for new ways to educate their youth and prepare them for the labor market of the future.

Facing accusations of corruption, Veracruz governor Javier Duarte has stepped down in order to defend himself and has been replaced by Flavino Ríos Alvarado for the remainder of his term.

Mauricio Macri became the president of Argentina in December of 2015, taking on an economy devastated by imprudent spending and a population already sensitive to income fluctuations.