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General tapped to lead US operations in Caribbean grilled over presence in region

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Marine Corps general tapped to lead U.S. military operations in Latin America told lawmakers Thursday that he stands ready to oversee an expanded presence that began ahead of Venezuelan…

John McCarthy January 16, 2026

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Cuba struggles to ease power cuts amid reduced fuel supplies from Venezuela, Mexico

HAVANA (Reuters) — Cuba's imports of crude and fuel in the first 10 months of the year fell more than a third compared with the same period of 2024 as…

John McCarthy November 19, 2025

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Trade between Latin America and the Caribbean due to grow in 2025 despite US tariff policy, ECLAC report shows

SANTIAGO (Reuters) — Trade between Latin America and the Caribbean will likely grow in 2025 despite broad U.S. tariffs across the region, which have had a weaker impact than initially…

John McCarthy November 19, 2025

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EU, Latin America and Caribbean nations hold summit overshadowed by US military operation

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Representatives of European, Latin American and Caribbean nations on Sunday began a two-day summit in Colombia to try to strengthen ties despite questions on the gathering’s…

John McCarthy November 10, 2025

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Latin American women opt against motherhood in shift from traditional gender roles

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) — A growing number of Latin American women are choosing not to give birth in a radical departure from the traditional family roles that have long dominated…

John McCarthy March 29, 2025

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Nearshoring strategy for the Caribbean and Latin America

BOGOTÁ — Biz Latin Hub, a leading provider of market entry and back-office solutions across the Caribbean and Latin America, has released its 2025 minimum salary overview, equipping businesses and investors…

John McCarthy February 20, 2025

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Mexico expands regional migrant aid to Latin America as Trump inauguration looms

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico agreed Friday to expand support to other Latin American and Caribbean nations as part of a regional migratory response, days before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump…

John McCarthy January 19, 2025

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2024 brought natural disasters and turbulent politics to Latin America

Snow blanketed Santiago, the Chilean capital, in May 2024 — a rare and stunning sight that marked the coldest month in the city in over 70 years. The unusual weather…

John McCarthy December 20, 2024

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Caribbean, Latin America economies expected to grow 2.4% in 2025

SANTIAGO — Economies in the Caribbean and Latin America are expected to grow by 2.4% in 2025, driven by domestic consumption but tempered by a risk of worsening global geopolitical…

John McCarthy December 18, 2024

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Crime costs Caribbean and Latin America almost what region spends on education alone

BRIDGETOWN — Violence and crime absorb almost 3.5% of the Caribbean and Latin America's economic output, depleting funds that could be used in education and assisting the vulnerable, a report…

John McCarthy November 11, 2024