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The World Bank COVID-19 response in LAC

The World Bank is swiftly supporting the efforts of Latin America and the Caribbean to address COVID-19-related impacts, through new operations and by redirecting funds from existing projects.

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New LAC VP

Carlos Felipe Jaramillo Appointed World Bank Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean.

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World Bank Response to Covid-19 in LAC

Learn what is the World Bank doing to support the region’s response to COVID-19

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World Bank Group and COVID-19

Learn how we are coordinating with partners to accelerate the response and support countries to manage the global pandemic.

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Latin America and the Caribbean At-A-Glance

In 2019, South America – which represents more than 70 percent of LAC’s output – is expected to grow by only 0.4 percent in 2019. Central America and the Caribbean are expected to grow strongly at 3.4 and 3.2 percent, respectively. Mexico is expected to grow by 1.7 percent.

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