Rethinking taxation for growth in Latin America and the Caribbean
Caribnews on 03/23/2026

Rethinking taxation for growth in Latin America and the Caribbean

WASHINGTON, USA – Rethinking taxation for growth in Latin America and the Caribbean: objectives, behavioral responses, and technological advances” argues for a shift beyond the traditional focus on collection efficiency and equity to explicitly include economic growth as a primary objective. It high

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Guatemala joins the Alliance for Primary Health Care in the Americas
Caribnews on 03/23/2026

Guatemala joins the Alliance for Primary Health Care in the Americas

WASHINGTON / GUATEMALA, (PAHO) — Guatemala has officially joined the Alliance for Primary Health Care in the Americas, a regional initiative led by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and the World Bank (WB) to accelerate the transformation of heal

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Caribnews on 03/22/2026

How integrated debt and finance systems can make every dollar count?

Debt managers from across the Commonwealth will meet in London from 23 to 27 March 2026 at theCommonwealth Public Debt Management ForumBy Vikas PandeyGovernments today are under growing pressure to manage public finances more carefully. Rising debt levels, tighter budgets, and greater public scrutin

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IDB Invest promotes sustainable housing in Mexico with Banco Inmobiliario Mexicano
Caribnews on 03/22/2026

IDB Invest promotes sustainable housing in Mexico with Banco Inmobiliario Mexicano

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – IDB Invest subscribed to an 800 million Mexican pesos sustainable bond (approximately $46 million) issued by Banco Inmobiliario Mexicano (BIM) to support the construction of affordable, sustainable, and resilient housing in Mexico.The proceeds from the subscription will be used

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St Kitts – Africa commercial charter flight -bridging the Atlantic
Caribnews on 03/22/2026

St Kitts – Africa commercial charter flight -bridging the Atlantic

CASTRIES, St Lucia, (OECS) – In a landmark achievement for South-South cooperation and regional integration, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) proudly supports the first-ever large-scale commercial charter flight originating from the Caribbean directly to the African continent, org

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Middle East conflict weighs further on slowing trade outlook
Caribnews on 03/21/2026

Middle East conflict weighs further on slowing trade outlook

GENEVA, Switzerland – World trade is set to slow in 2026 following stronger than expected growth in 2025 on the back of surging trade in AI-enabling products. World Trade Organization (WTO) economists warn that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could further reduce trade growth if energy price

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Climate shocks deepen humanitarian needs in Colombia
Caribnews on 03/21/2026

Climate shocks deepen humanitarian needs in Colombia

COLOMBIA – United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that the humanitarian situation in Colombia continues to deteriorate amid armed violence, severe movement restrictions and repeated climate shocks.With up to a 70 percent chance of above-normal rainfall in A

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OAS to celebrate IX Inter-American – People of African Descent in the Americas
Caribnews on 03/21/2026

OAS to celebrate IX Inter-American – People of African Descent in the Americas

WASHINGTON, USA – The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) will celebrate, from March 23 to 27, 2026, under the coordination of the Office of the Assistant Secretary General, the IX Inter-American Week for People of African Descent in the Americas, established as one of

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PAHO and partners drive regional effort to improve motorcycle safety legislation
Caribnews on 03/21/2026

PAHO and partners drive regional effort to improve motorcycle safety legislation

USA / MEXICO – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), in collaboration with authorities from five countries in the region (Argentina, Belize, Colombia, Mexico, and Paraguay), as well as various strategic partners, held the workshop titled “Strengthening Legislative and Regulatory Frameworks to

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