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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LAC: another lost decade?

The region’s biggest risk is not another “lost decade” fueled by financial crises, but rather a decade of missed opportunities
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Climate Action: The Opportunity to lead the change

Download the new Roadmap for Climate Action in Latin America and the Caribbean 2021–25
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My Education, Our Future

Latin America and the Caribbean is facing a learning crisis. Join us on our efforts to ensure equality of opportunities.

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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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