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In his latest album, “Debí tirar más fotos" (DTMF), Puerto Rican reggaetonero (reggaeton singer) Bad Bunny denounced American colonialism as well as the mass tourism that the island has been experiencing for several years. This is not the first time that Benito denounces the living conditions and the difficult political situation of the island through his music. 

According to the Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean, 2025 of ECLAC, Latin America's growth rate moderated to 2.4% in 2025, and experts forecast 2.3% of growth in 2026. ECLAC states that Latin America’s growth is insufficient to combat poverty and inequality in the region.

In the last weeks, the media has mentioned the return to the Monroe Doctrine in Latin America due to the current tensions between President Donald Trump and Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, as well as the American bombing of Venezuelan ships in the Caribbean. In several press articles, journalists even mention a “Donroe Doctrine” (The New York Times, 2025).