Issue Jan 15-21 2025: A concern for farmers and the agricultural sector amid droughts and economic struggles, in addition to criticism for government response, were expressed in recent communications from Walter Malfatto, President of the Bragado branch of the Argentine Agricultural Federation (FAA).

Issue Jan 08-14 2025: Colombia’s economy showed positive signs in late 2024, with the Economic Monitoring Indicator (ISE) reporting 2.9% growth in October, signaling a potential recovery.

Issue Jan 08-14 2025: Sergio de la Torre, Guatemala’s former Minister of Economics and ex-president of that country’s Chamber of Industry, reviewed the recent decision to raise the minimum wage for both agricultural and non-agricultural labor in the Central American nation by between 6% and 10%.

Issue Jan 08-14 2025: Sebastián Vergara, an economist with the United Nations, emphasized the importance of consolidating Paraguay’s economic growth and macro fiscal stability for continued development.

Issue Jan 08-14 2025: The General Index of Cañuelas’ Crop & Livestock Market (MAG) rose by 3.12% in one week, going from ARS $1924,800 to $1984,913.

Issue Jan 01-07 2025: Seventeen years ago, Uruguay faced an energy crisis due to its dependence on fossil fuels.

Issue Jan 01-07 2025: Ana Rodríguez owns one of the more than 350 small and medium businesses in the Cundinamarca department of Colombia that received kits to strengthen their companies.

Issue Jan 01-07 2025: 2024 has been a pivotal year for cacao producers in Peru, marked by a historic surge in cacao prices.

Issue Jan 01-07 2025: With 63.9% of the country living in some form of poverty, experts warn that Honduras must make changes soon in order to improve the country’s economic situation.

Issue Dec 01-31 2024: In addition to using donations as part of a marketing strategy to reach new consumers, ultra-processed food companies that donate their products can access tax privileges, allowing them to deduct taxes.