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world El Financiero 2026-03-28

Latin America Grapples with Fuel Price Hikes due to Middle East Conflict

Many Latin American countries are struggling with the consequences of a global fuel price surge triggered by the conflict in the Middle East. Chile's new government has had to act due to its predecessor's imprudent spending, while other governments are urging citizens to be patient and adapt to the new prices.


En Chile, el nuevo gobierno del presidente conservador José Antonio Kast dice que se vio obligado a actuar por culpa del gasto imprudente de su predecesor. <p>Los <b>gobiernos latinoamericanos</b>, desde Panamá hasta Chile, que se alinearon políticamente con <b>Donald Trump</b> están sufriendo ahora las consecuencias del alza mundial del precio del petróleo provocada por la <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/mundo/2026/03/28/huties-de-yemen-confirman-ataque-con-misiles-contra-el-sur-de-isr...

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