As a direct result of the significant decline in Venezuela’s oil industry, since May of 2016, growth in consumption indices of goods and services has stalled.

After its annual visit to the country, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) praised the Dominican Republic for its dynamic growth and macroeconomic security.

The largely informal sector of small food producers is growing in Nicaragua, but experts report that many of these businesses fail to comply with industry standards.

Northern Peru has been the most seriously affected area by the heavy rains that flooded the region of Piura, which is inhabited by many agricultural producers who have lost a significant part of their investments.

In January, the Honduran economy was driven by the manufacturing sector, which saw growth of more than seven percent.

After seeing growth of 4.4% in 2016, poultry and egg producers in Colombia expect an even larger increase in consumption this year according to market trends.

The immediate future is not bright for Mexico’s economy.

Quinoa, consumed traditionally in South America, has gone through a boom in the last few years and is now enjoyed all over the globe.

The increase of informal trade in Argentina has moved around $67 million per year, negatively impacting local and retail business.

Faced with the threats of climate change and rice-grower resistance to modifications in their processes, the sector must adopt new varieties and improve the management of plantations.