Weekly Chart: Latin Americans and H-1B Visas
U.S. visas for foreign professionals are on the rise worldwide, but not when it comes to the Americas.
Weekly Chart: Spending Time on Social Media in the Americas
People in the Western Hemisphere use social media more than in any other region, and they’re likely doing so on mobile devices.
Weekly Chart: Tracking Traffic and Transportation in Latin America
Lima and Bogotá are the two largest cities in the region without metro systems.
Weekly Chart: The Burden of Brazil's Pensions
The high cost of supporting an aging population has put changes to social security at the top of the government’s fiscal plans.
Weekly Chart: Women in the Workforce in Latin America and the Caribbean
The region’s women are entering the workforce at a faster pace than in any other part of the world.
Weekly Chart: The Costs of Crime in Latin America
Crime and violence cost the region some $261 billion annually, or more than 3.5 percent of GDP.
Weekly Chart: Tallying Argentina's and Brazil's Exports to Mexico
With Washington looking inward, South American economies are looking to step up trade with Mexico. Here’s where the ties stand now.