Category Archives: Latinoamérica
Latin American GDP vs. the World
According to public data from the Worldbank, total combined GDP for Latin America & the Caribbean grew from $78.5 billion in 1960, to $5.65 trillion in 2011 representing an increase from just … Continue reading
Projected Growth of GDP Per Capita in Latin America and the Caribbean
GDP Per Capita for Latin America and the Caribbean as a single region is projected to increase from $9980 USD in 2010, to $12,000 in 2020 representing an increase of … Continue reading
US Government Awakening to Iranian Threat in South America
Despite mounting evidence of Iranian support for terrorist organizations and growing ties in Latin America, Vice President Joe Biden said to reporters last Wednesday that “People talk about Hezbollah. They … Continue reading
Ranking LATAM Economies by GDP
Latin America as a region accounts for more than three trillion dollars annually. Of course, Brazil is a powerhouse economically; however, as indicated by the charts below, the Amazonian nation … Continue reading
Foreign Influence and the Monroe Doctrine Today
With the introduction of the Monroe Doctrine in 1823, influence from outside powers in Central and South America had been strategically limited to the United States. It is a doctrine that … Continue reading
Iran to Launch Spanish Language TV
Building recent on efforts to strengthen political relationships between Tehran and South American nations, Iran has announced intentions to launch HispanTV to expand their influence in the region, and give … Continue reading
4.1% Growth For Chile
According to the Chilean newspaper “El Mercurio” Chile’s economy is projected to grow 4.1% in 2012. Down from 6.5% in 2011, expected growth in 2012 would nonetheless top not only … Continue reading
Per Capita Income Change from 2010 to 2011
Following on graphical representations of how a select subset of Latin American nations rank in terms of per capita incomes, the following chart represents the percentage change of per capita … Continue reading
GDP (PPP) Per Capita in Latin America
Per capita incomes throughout Latin America currently lag behind first world nations; however, that hasn’t always been the case. Argentina, for example, counted itself as one of the wealthiest nations … Continue reading
