The World Bank in Latin America and the Caribbean

After several years of slow growth, the Latin American and the Caribbean economy is facing a new setback because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Bank is working with member countries to accelerate support for the pandemic and other development priorities in the region.

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Inflation, a rising threat

Inflation in LAC is projected to increase further in 2022, due mainly to rising commodity prices and global supply disruptions
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Consolidating recovery

Economies in LAC are on track to recover from the COVID-19 crisis, but the scars of the pandemic remain
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More education to stop racism

34 million children of African descent in our region suffer discrimination. Education is the most powerful tools against racism

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Latin America and Caribbean At-A-Glance

Latin America is the region hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The health crisis sharply contracted growth, which has had an enormous social and economic impact, given that it occurred after several years of sluggish economic growth and limited progress in social indicators. It also followed major social unrest in some countries in late 2019.

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