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Brazil and Other Bright Spots in Latin America - Another important development within many countries in Latin America is the demise of populism. This is actually part of a broader trend we are ...

Booming Urbanization to Hasten Latin America's Resurgence as a 'Next-generation Continent' - Having survived years of economic turbulence, Latin America is gradually shaking off its dependence on external forces like global commodity and oil prices. The stabilization of commodity markets has coincided with a rise in consumerism in Latin America , along with accelerated growth of economies such as Peru and Chile . In the next decade, the continent will witness a huge growth in digital inclusion , urbanization, middle and affluent classes and cities will have significant contribution to the economic pie. Additionally, declining dependency ratio, advancement of renewable energy capacity and high adoption of disruptive business models like sharing models will restore Latin America's status as a "next-generation continent."

Even as South America tilts right, a leftist legacy stands strong -  Latin America remains one of the most unequal places in the world, but the gains in education , health care, and the upward mobility of the poor are ...

If I have to get a lawyer, I will': Trump voter upset the border wall will put her house on Mexico side -  Trump supporters in Texas are coming to the realization that their vote for the president may force some of them out of their homes for less than they ...

Mexican Tourists Might Choose Canada Over US Under Trump - Some experts expect Mexican tourism to the U.S. to drop by 7 percent this ... President Trump's campaign trail comments probably don't help, either.

Trump's Secretary of Everything: Jared Kushner - "There's a lot of relationships that Jared's made over time -- Mexico being one of them -- that are going to continue having conversations with him," ...

Who will farm California when Trump has kicked out the undocumented workers?' - Salma, who is one of the world's most famous Mexicans , is convinced Trump will quickly note the error of his ways when it becomes clear he is ...

After Panic, Mexico Investors Discover There's Life After Trump - In explaining the about-face, executives and bankers point out that U.S. officials have softened their tone quite a bit since Trump's Mexico -bashing ...