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21 April 2020 | Press Release

COVID-19 Pandemic Will Lead to the Biggest Contraction in Economic Activity in the Region’s History: A -5.3% Drop in 2020

ECLAC released new growth projections for Latin American and Caribbean countries. It underscores that in the medium term, this crisis will provoke structural changes in the organization of production, international trade, and the current globalization model.
19 March 2020 | Press Release

COVID-19 Will Have Grave Effects on the Global Economy and Will Impact the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean
ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, warned that the region’s economies will suffer the pandemic’s negative consequences via numerous channels.
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.
11 June 2019 | Press Release

United Nations Authorities Underscore the Urgency of Supporting the Development of Landlocked Developing Countries with Concrete Actions
The midterm review meeting of Latin American countries regarding implementation of the Vienna Programme of Action for the Decade 2014–2024 is taking place at ECLAC’s headquarters in Santiago, Chile.
15 de April de 2019 | Press Release

Nuevo número de Revista CEPAL aborda los problemas de la dependencia en recursos naturales y los retos de la innovación en la región

Principal publicación académica del organismo incluye además artículos sobre políticas de desarrollo económico local en Chile y adultos mayores en la era digital en América Latina, entre otros temas.
31 October 2018 | Press Release

Latin America and the Caribbean’s Foreign Trade Will Grow in 2018 Amid Global Tensions that Require Greater Regional Integration
ECLAC projects a 9.7% increase in the value of regional goods exports this year.
23 July 2018 | Press Release

ECLAC Reiterates Commitment to Supporting the Pacific Alliance and Praises Efforts Aimed at Convergence with MERCOSUR
During the 13th ministerial summit being held in Puerto Vallarta, the organization’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, also called for deepening the bloc’s relationship with Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Singapore.
22 January 2018 | Press Release

ECLAC Highlights Importance and Opportunity in Strengthening Ties between China and Latin America and the Caribbean
In the context of the Second Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum, the regional organization presented a document on bilateral relations in the areas of trade, financing and investment.
11 December 2017 | Press Release

ECLAC Calls for Revitalizing the Multilateral Trading System and Putting it at the Service of Sustainable Development
Executive Secretary Alicia Bárcena is heading the regional organization’s delegation to the eleventh Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization, being held in Buenos Aires.
30 October 2017 | Press Release

Latin America and the Caribbean’s Foreign Trade Shows Signs of Recovery and Will Return to Growth in 2017
The value of the region’s goods exports is seen rising 10% this year, leaving behind the negative performance of the 2012-2016 period.
26 July 2017 | Press Release

The Republic of Korea and ECLAC Sign Agreements that Deepen Bilateral Cooperation with a View to Fulfilling the 2030 Agenda
In a meeting, the Korean Republic’s Ambassador to Chile, In-gyun Chung, and the regional organization’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, underscored the importance of promoting dialogue and trade between Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean.
7 April 2017 | Press Release

ECLAC: The Current Context is an Opportunity for Changing the Integration Paradigm of Latin America and the Caribbean
At the meeting of the World Economic Forum, the organization’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, also reaffirmed the need to have a regional digital market.
20 February 2017 | Press Release

GDP of Central America and the Dominican Republic to Grow by an Average of 4.5% in 2017: ECLAC
The subregion will continue to enjoy the highest growth rate in Latin America and the Caribbean, in spite of uncertain international conditions and a slowdown in private consumption and investment.
18 January 2017 | Press Release

Alicia Bárcena Encourages China and Latin America and the Caribbean to Cooperate in Key Areas to Boost Development
ECLAC’s Executive Secretary is participating this week in various sessions of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, which is being held in Davos, Switzerland.
5 de December de 2016 | Press Release

Un completo análisis de la evolución del comercio exterior de la región ofrece segundo capítulo de “Horizontes CEPAL”
Mario Cimoli, Oficial a Cargo de la División de Comercio Internacional e Integración, es entrevistado en el nuevo programa multimedia lanzado por este organismo regional de las Naciones Unidas.
29 November 2016 | Press Release

President of Peru Calls for Building More Egalitarian Societies to Take on the Challenges of Globalization
During a keynote speech given at ECLAC’s headquarters, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski urged countries in the region to defend multilateralism.
28 November 2016 | Press Release

Alicia Bárcena Calls on India and Latin America and the Caribbean to Strengthen Economic and Trade Ties
In Guadalajara, ECLAC presented a study on trade opportunities and challenges for reducing inequality in both populations.
23 November 2016 | Press Release

Latin America and the Caribbean Must Confront Globalization Tensions with Greater Integration and Industrialization
A report by ECLAC highlights dissatisfaction with globalization and projects a 5% contraction in regional exports in 2016, marking four consecutive years of declines.
22 November 2016 | Press Release

China’s President Reaffirms Strategic Partnership with Latin America and the Caribbean in Visit to ECLAC
Xi Jinping inaugurated the Summit of Leaders from the Media along with Chilean President Michelle Bachelet and ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena.
21 October 2016 | Press Release

Latin America and the Caribbean and the European Union Must Move Towards Consumption and Production Levels that are Compatible with Environmental Sustainability
ECLAC and the EU-LAC Foundation will present a new document during the next Meeting of Foreign Ministers of CELAC and the European Union, which will take place in Santo Domingo on October 24-26.

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