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2 November 2023 | Press Release

Value of Latin America and the Caribbean’s Goods Exports Will Fall 2% in 2023 in a Context of Great Weakness in Global Trade
ECLAC presented its flagship annual report on the region’s international trade outlook, in which it urges countries to implement productive development policies to diversify their export basket and make it more sophisticated, including by attracting FDI in strategic sectors.
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27 October 2023 | Announcement

ECLAC Presents Annual Report on Latin America and the Caribbean’s Foreign Trade in 2023
The United Nations regional organization’s Executive Secretary, José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, will lead a press conference to unveil the report on Thursday, November 2 in Santiago, Chile.
Portada boletín comercio exterior MERCOSUR No. 6
23 August 2023 | News

MERCOSUR’s Exports Recover from the Pandemic’s Effects, Rising 18.2% in 2022
New edition of the bloc’s Foreign Trade Bulletin, prepared by ECLAC, indicates that the challenges for 2023 continue to be linked to strengthening domestic space in the pursuit of greater productive integration.
10 January 2023 | Press Release

Goods Exports from Latin America and the Caribbean Increase 20% in 2022, but Growth is Down from Previous Year

ECLAC’s latest annual report indicates that the war in Ukraine and a less dynamic global economy have had a negative effect on the terms of trade in the region.
10 January 2023 | Infographic

International Trade Outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean 2022
A string of crises weakens global and regional trade. In 2022 regional exports of goods slowed down, but exports of services recovered strongly (45% January-June v/s 1% on the same period of 2021). This is mainly due to the reactivation of tourism, followed by “other services”, which include the so-called “modern services.”
Portada documento efectos guerra de Ucrania en Uruguay
23 December 2022 | News

New Study by ECLAC Analyzes the Impacts of the War in Ukraine on Uruguay’s Economy
A publication by ECLAC’s Office in Montevideo points up effects on inflation, the terms of trade and interest rates, which could jeopardize the economy’s dynamism next year.
Portada documento el gas natural en México
26 September 2022 | News

New Study by ECLAC Analyzes the State of the Most Widely Consumed Fuel in Mexico: Natural Gas
The research seeks to contribute to strengthening public policies on natural gas in the North American country.
Portada Boletín de Comercio Exterior MERCOSUR
24 June 2022 | News

MERCOSUR’s Exports Grew in 2021, but Volume Remained Weak and Diversification was Limited
New ECLAC bulletin on the bloc’s foreign trade indicates that shipments abroad increased by 35.6% last year, driven by higher commodity prices.
7 December 2021 | Press Release

The Region’s Trade Will Increase Significantly in 2021, but the Recovery Will be Asymmetrical and Heterogeneous in a Context of Uncertainty
In its annual report “International Trade Outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean,” ECLAC forecasts that exports will grow by 25% this year, after falling 10% in 2020.
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1 December 2021 | Announcement

ECLAC Presents Report on the Region’s Foreign Trade in 2021, amid Post-Pandemic Recovery
The annual report International Trade Outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean will be unveiled at a virtual press conference by the United Nations organization’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, on Tuesday, December 7.
22 October 2021 | Press Release

Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean Initiate Implementation of the Plan for Self-Sufficiency in Health Matters Approved by CELAC
The First Meeting for Coordination of the Plan took place today, organized by ECLAC and the Government of Mexico, which holds the bloc’s pro tempore chair.
22 January 2021 | Press Release

Latin America and the Caribbean’s Foreign Trade Marks its Worst Performance since the Global Financial Crisis Due to the Pandemic
In a new annual report, ECLAC estimates that the value of regional exports fell -13% in 2020 and calls for deepening regional integration to drive the recovery, as well as to reduce gender inequalities in trade.
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18 January 2021 | Announcement

ECLAC Analyzes the Behavior of the Region’s Foreign Trade during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The annual report entitled “International Trade Outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean 2020” will be unveiled during a virtual press conference by the United Nations organization’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, on Friday, January 22.
24 August 2020 | Press Release

Container Throughput in the Region’s Ports Held Steady in 2019 and Contracted in the First Half of 2020 Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
ECLAC released today a new edition of its traditional Port Activity Report, which includes additional analysis of COVID-19’s effects on the ports of Latin America and the Caribbean.
6 August 2020 | Press Release

Latin America and the Caribbean’s Foreign Trade Will Fall by 23% in 2020 Due to the Pandemic’s Effects
ECLAC’s new Special Report COVID-19, released today, emphasizes that deepening regional integration is indispensable for emerging from the crisis.
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4 August 2020 | Announcement

ECLAC Analyzes the Effects of the Coronavirus on International Trade and Logistics in Latin America and the Caribbean
The organization’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, will present on Thursday, August 6 a new Special Report COVID-19 that will include estimates regarding the pandemic’s impact on exports, imports and transportation in the region.
29 October 2019 | Press Release

Exports from Latin America and the Caribbean Will Fall 2.0% in 2019 Due to the Complex International Context
Annual report by ECLAC on the region’s foreign trade shows significant heterogeneity by subregion. Imports will decline 3.0% this year.
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23 October 2019 | Announcement

ECLAC Will Present in Mexico its Annual Report on the Foreign Trade of Latin America and the Caribbean
Alicia Bárcena, the organization’s Executive Secretary, will hold a press conference on Tuesday, October 29, at the Commission’s subregional headquarters in Mexico City.
Foto de la capacitación realizada a funcionarios de gobierno en Uruguay
17 June 2019 | News

ECLAC supports training Uruguayan government officials on Computable General Equilibrium Models
The course drew the participation of officials from the offices of planning and evaluation of the Ministries of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries, Economy and Finance, Social Development and the Planning and Budget Office.
Portada Vínculos productivos en América del Norte
13 June 2019 | News

Study Analyzes Mexico’s Degree of Economic Integration with the United States and Canada
The document “Productive Links in North America” analyzes trade and investment between the three nations, without addressing migratory flows, although it recognizes their importance in terms of development.

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