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Isabella Romero

Isabella Romero

Economy Correspondent

San Diego, United States

At El Pais News since 2020

Covers macroeconomic trends, financial markets, and global economic policy developments.

Articles by Isabella Romero

Workers protesting in Port-au-Prince over rising fuel prices
Economy

Haiti Protests Erupt Over Rising Fuel Prices

Workers protest in Haiti as fuel prices surge and wages stagnate.

Offshore gas platforms near Venezuela and Trinidad involved in Shell energy project
Economy

Shell Eyes Venezuela Gas Deals Amid LNG Push

Shell is in advanced talks with Venezuela to develop major offshore gas fields and boost LNG output via Trinidad.

Russian oil tanker docked at Cuban port delivering fuel during energy crisis
Economy

Russia Sends Second Oil Tanker to Crisis-Hit Cuba

Russia plans a second oil shipment to Cuba as the island struggles under a severe energy crisis and U.S. blockade.

Workers in Argentina facing rising costs as wages lag inflation
Economy

Argentina Wages Lag Behind Inflation Again

Wage growth in Argentina continues to fall behind inflation, reducing real purchasing power and increasing financial pressure on households.

Oil drilling operations in Venezuela as government opens sector to global investors
Economy

Venezuela Opens Oil Sector to Global Investors Amid Major Policy Reforms

Venezuela opens its oil sector to global investors, introducing reforms and benefiting from eased U.S. sanctions.

United States, Mexico and Canada.
Economy

US and Mexico Begin USMCA Renegotiation Talks

The United States and Mexico have begun negotiations to renew the USMCA trade agreement, with trillions in cross-border trade and future Nor...

Workers in newspaper factory
Economy

Caribbean Media Crisis as Major Newsrooms Shut Down

The closure of Stabroek News in Guyana and Newsday in Trinidad and Tobago highlights the growing impact of social media and declining print...

People inside a private convenience store see Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel speaking on TV in Havana, Cuba
Economy

Cuba Confirms US Talks Amid Deep Energy Crisis

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed discussions with the United States as the island struggles with a severe energy crisis, blackout...

Financial market charts and stock exchange displays reflecting global market trends affecting Latin America
Economy

Global Markets Enter 2026 With Caution Amid Uncertainty

After a strong rally across stocks, bonds, and commodities in 2025, investors in 2026 are shifting focus to valuations, interest rates, and...

Lithium mining operations in Latin America as the United States invests in critical mineral supply chains
Economy

US Invests $1B in Latin America's Critical Minerals

The United States has invested more than $1 billion in Latin America’s lithium, copper, and rare earth projects since 2025, highlighting the...