Ukraine-Russia war: how will it affect Latin America and the Caribbean?

Mar 29, 2022

Campo Rubiales oil field in Meta, Colombia amid concerns about the impact of the Ukraine war on Latin America and Caribbean region

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is likely to impact the price of commodities such as oil in Latin America and the Caribbean. Image: Reuters/John Vizcaino

Carlos David Carrasco Muro

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The top 10 oil producers in the world, according to data from 2020. Image: BBC/Bloomberg

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