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Spanish Speaking Puerto Rico
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2,543 wordsInternational Trade and Finance + Currency Latin America is undergoing a difficult period as its countries face significant economic, political and social challenges. Financial institutions operating in the region play a key role for Latin American countries seeking to rebuild their economies. Despite a slowdown in economic growth in Latin America in 1999, trade continued to develop while foreign direct investment saw only a small decline. The deceleration apparent was stronger in 1999, with GDP...
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Counter Narcotics Efforts Expanded Academic Asap
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Puerto Rico Dominican Republic
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Ancient Rome Liberal Arts
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