Daniel Salazar Castellanos’s report shows that Latin America’s public social spending soared during the pandemic, addressing the economic and social crisis. This investment, crucial for services like education and health, is now decreasing. In 2022, Latin America’s central government social spending fell to 11.5% of GDP from 13.4% in 2020, as per the Economic Commission […]
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