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CUBA Denounces Impact of U.S. Blockade on Domestic Trade

Havana, Oct 9 (Prensa Latina) State and private workers of commerce, gastronomy and services to the population denounced on Tuesday in this capital the impact of the United States economic blockade on those sectors and demanded its unconditional lifting.

October 9, 2018
Published in Latin America

Waste in Government Spending Costs Latin America, Caribbean About $220 Billion Per Year, says IDB

A landmark analysis by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) into Government spending in Latin America and the Caribbean reveals widespread waste and inefficiencies that could be as large as $220 billion a year, or 4.4 percent of the region’s GDP.

October 3, 2018
Published in Business & Economy

Latin America and the Caribbean Environmental Agreement Sign at UN

United Nations, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) Authorities from several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean signed the first environmental agreement for the region, which seeks to implement the rights of access to timely and reliable environmental information.

September 27, 2018
Published in Environment

BARBADOS | Invasive Alien Species Threats To Small Island States

Invasive alien species, such as the Giant African Snail, the Lionfish and rats, are threats and can impact negatively on small island developing states such as those in the Caribbean, which are widely recognized as biodiversity hotspots.

September 27, 2018
Published in Agriculture

DOMINICA: Single-Use Plastic Ban to Go Into Effect January 2019

Plastic straws, styrofoam and other single-use plastics will be banned from Dominica as of January 2019, the Caribbean nation announced Friday.

August 11, 2018
Published in Caribbean

DOMINICA: Single-Use Plastic Ban to Go Into Effect January 2019

Plastic straws, styrofoam and other single-use plastics will be banned from Dominica as of January 2019, the Caribbean nation announced Friday.

August 11, 2018
Published in Caribbean

The Changing Face of Regime Change

External involvement to influence election outcomes isn’t anything new. All parties contesting national polls do try the best they can to influence the process. Where things start going wrong is when they choose to use ‘any means possible’ to influence the vote, including a wide array of inordinate, irregular and/or illegal means ranging from ‘buying votes’ to ‘spreading false news’.

August 8, 2018
Published in Politics

Street vendors in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: While growth is accelerating in some parts of Latin America, the recovery has become tougher for some of the largest economies. (photo: Oliver Wintzen/Robert Harding/Newscom)

IMF gives positive outlook for the Caribbean despite Tough Recovery, Uncertainties

WASHINGTON, DC, July 24, 2018 - Despite protracted uncertainty related to trade and immigration issues, the International Monetary Fund, says supported by higher U.S. growth, economic prospects for the Caribbean are generally improving.

July 24, 2018
Published in Business & Economy

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CUBA Denounces Impact of U.S. Blockade on Domestic Trade

Waste in Government Spending Costs Latin America, Caribbean About $220 Billion Per Year, says IDB

Latin America and the Caribbean Environmental Agreement Sign at UN

BARBADOS | Invasive Alien Species Threats To Small Island States

DOMINICA: Single-Use Plastic Ban to Go Into Effect January 2019

DOMINICA: Single-Use Plastic Ban to Go Into Effect January 2019

The Changing Face of Regime Change

IMF gives positive outlook for the Caribbean despite Tough Recovery, Uncertainties