Although it technically only had one extra leap day, 2016 was a long year for the Americas. Here are the numbers that defined the year.
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2016: The Americas by the Numbers
Weekly Chart: Remittances to Latin America
The “Trump effect” could lead to a record rate of remittances to Mexico this year.
Weekly Chart: Doing Business 2017's Movers and Shakers
Despite falling in the World Bank’s overall ranking, Mexico is still the best place to do business in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Chart: How U.S. Latinos Voted in the 2016 Presidential Election
Though Latinos made up a record portion of the electorate on November 8, fewer voted for Hillary Clinton than expected.
Weekly Chart: Five Things to Know about the Latino Vote ahead of November 8
From outreach to turnout, here’s what you need to know about the Latino voting bloc, which could play a decisive role in the 2016 election outcome.
Weekly Chart: Latin America's Rural Workers
As more Latin Americans head to the cities, jobs for the region’s rural workers become increasingly vulnerable.
Weekly Chart: Restaurateurs - Cuba's Most Popular Entrepreneurs
Restaurateurs make up Cuba’s largest group of self-employed cuentapropistas, but they have to bend the rules to compete in a growing market.