Remittances to Latin America–the Caribbean moderate their growth in 2024
Caribbean News Global (CNG) December 6, 2024, Latin America/Caribbean (CNG): A new report from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) projects that remittances to countries in Latin America and the Caribbean will reach a historic high in 2024 despite growing at their slowest pace in ten years and returning to levels of increase prior to the exceptional growth they showed during the COVID-19 pandemic. If the trend continues, the region will receive $161 billion in remittances in 2024, a 5 percent increase compared to 2023.
What could Trump’s election victory mean for Latin America?
Tougher trade policy: Trump has floated the idea of a 10.0–20.0 percent baseline tariff on all imports. If realized, this would thump the more US-dependent Latin American economies – particularly Mexico and Central America. In addition, Trump is likely to attempt to renegotiate the USMCA (United States, México, Canadá) trade agreement when it comes up for review in 2026. This could leave Mexico – one of the three signatories to the deal along with Canada and the US-worse off.
Antigua and Barbuda becomes founding member of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty
Washington (CNG): Antigua and Barbuda has taken a significant step in its fight against hunger and poverty by becoming a founding member of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty.
Small States should maximize International Law to Fight for Justice
Saint John (CNG) Insufficient attention has been given to the far-reaching actions taken by several small island states, led by Antigua and Barbuda and Tuvalu, to challenge the destruction of their countries by major global polluters.
Interpol Americas reinforces commitment to fight organized crime
Nassau (CNG): Interpol’s Americas Regional Conference has ended with a call for enhanced cooperation against the multiple threats posed by organized crime networks and the associated increase in violence.
President Ali: Sir Shridath Ramphal was one of Guyana’s architects
Georgetown (CNG): Guyanese President Mohamed Irfaan Ali paid tribute to Sir Shridath Ramphal as one of the architects of Guyana and an outstanding son of the country, the Caribbean region, and the Commonwealth.
Rising gun crimes in the Caribbean: Urgent action required by all
Saint John (CNG) There is an alarming surge in gun-related violence, particularly among younger people and gangs. This plague has now spread from other parts of the Caribbean into Antigua and Barbuda which has recently suffered a spike in gun crimes.
Caricom made significant contributions in many areas
Saint George’s (CNG) Guyanese president Mohamed Irfaan Ali highlighted here that the Caribbean Community (Caricom) has achieved significant contributions in many areas including biodiversity, justice, climate change, agriculture, and sports, at the opening ceremony of the 47th regular meeting of the conference of heads of government.
Caribbean: Aging populations and shrinking work forces pose new challenges
Washington (Caribbean News Global): Mia Mottley, the Prime Minister of Barbados, recently informed her country’s House of Assembly that their nation “is in a crisis with respect to an ageing and declining population.”
It’s time the UN Security Council acts to stop the killing in Gaza
CNG: The escalation of violence in Gaza by Israel has prompted a global outcry, marking a rising disgust, particularly among the young, of what is widely regarded as a hugely disproportionate response to the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
