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Latin America Growth Now the Slowest in the World, Says World Bank
The World Bank projects Latin America and the Caribbean to grow at 2.2% in 2026, the slowest rate among tracked regions. A war in the Middle East has increased oil prices, driving inflation and maintaining high global interest rates.
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