COVID-19 Could Increase Extreme Poverty in Latin America by 22 Million

The rate of population in an extreme famine condition in Latin America has been over given years binding rises on already extremely high bases from the year 2012 at the 8.2-percent minimum, has been passed over twice the digit.

International Monetary Fund Director Christine Lagarde Supports US Minimum Wage Boost to Help Low Income Families

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on the United States to raise the nation's minimum wage. IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said a boost in the federal minimum wage would alleviate and raise and incomes of Americans along the poverty line.

IMF Latin America Economic Outlook for Dominican Republic, Central America: Growth Dependent on U.S. Demand

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) identified economic activity across Central America and the Dominican Republic has weakened.

IMF Regional Economic Outlook in Latin America and Caribbean 'Weak' or 'Subdued' for Many Countries

The International Monetary Fund released its Regional Economic Outlook report on the Western Hemisphere, and Latin America is expected to see "low" projections. Latin America and the Caribbean's economic activity is forecast to "stay in low gear" during 2014. However, the IMF report stated Mexico will experience economic growth due to the stronger recovery of the United States and "normalization" of domestic factors.

Sen. John McCain Criticizes Fellow GOP Members Over Ukraine Aid Package

"You can call yourself Republicans ... but don't call yourself Reagan Republicans," Republican Senator John McCain told some of his fellow GOP colleagues Thursday on the Senate floor, according to "Politico."
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