Between 2020 and 2021, the number of Brazilians living in poverty has risen by 10 million, bringing the total to almost 30% of the population.

Cuba saw a practically stagnant second quarter regarding economic growth after non-stop blackouts, the depreciation of the Cuban peso in informal markets, and the prospect of a new breach of their tourism plan.

Latin America and the Caribbean are largely responsible for global food production; however, digital solutions are required to fix the global food shortage partly caused by inflation and low productivity in the region.

Issue Oct 05-11 2022: The harvest season for cardamom has begun in Guatemala where farmers are facing an “overwhelming” fall in the price per pound of the product compared to the last two years.

Issue Oct 05-11 2022: Buenos Aires is planning to expand land and crop production of soybeans in the 2023 agricultural season.

Issue Oct 05-11 2022: Inflation continues to rise in Mexico, affecting products and services that citizens depend on, including the ingredients of one of the country’s most beloved dishes known as chilaquiles.

Issue Oct 05-11 2022: The XIX Seminar of the International Federation of Pension Fund Administrators (FIAP) concluded with a pledge to increase women’s participation, support older adults’ employability, and create incentives so the over-65 population can contribute longer and be equally employable.

Issue Oct 05-11 2022: “Latin American and Caribbean economies have recovered their pre-pandemic levels and the region recovered a certain feeling of normality, although the overall economy must rebuild to avoid a new cycle of low growth,” the World Bank indicated under the heading of “New approaches to closing the Fiscal Gap.”

Issue Sep 28-Oct 04 2022: Despite various challenges posed by the logistic landscape, activity in the Panama Canal has experienced growth this year.

Issue Sep 28-Oct 04 2022: A variety of sectors, including health and trade, are going through a “technological revolution” that is bringing together the physical and digital worlds.