The UN’s Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) predicts 1.7% growth for Latin America in 2023. This is compared to the growth in 2022. The forecast comes from ECLAC’s recent report. South America may grow by 1.2%. Central America and Mexico could see a 3% rise. The Caribbean might lead with a […]
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