Argentina and Venezuela have been identified as the most recession-prone economies in Latin America over the past 70 years, according to data from The Conference Board. Argentina has faced 25 economic downturns since 1951, securing the second spot globally for recession frequency. Venezuela follows suit, ranking ninth worldwide with 20 economic declines during the same […]
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