Yunior García, one of the rising stars of the Cuban protest movement, fled to Spain. He is one of a young generation of artists who say they have chosen exile over imprisonment.
Tag: Economic Conditions and Trends
Venezuelan Opposition Risks an Election Challenge to Maduro
With little hope of a fair vote, opposition candidates take a desperate risk to gain any edge against Venezuela’s entrenched autocrat, Nicolás Maduro.
Japan Approves a $490 Billion Stimulus Package
The move, announced on Friday, is an attempt by the country’s newish prime minister to revive an economy battered by Covid restrictions and a supply chain crunch.
U.K. Inflation Hits a 10-Year High
Prices rose 4.2 percent last month from a year earlier, more than double the Bank of England’s target.
Hong Kong Exempts Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan’s C.E.O., From Quarantine
The exemption for Jamie Dimon, who was in town to meet with employees and regulators, was “justified to facilitate a short visit” of about 30 hours, a government spokesman said.
Japan’s Economy Shrinks, but Outlook Is Brighter as Virus Ebbs
The coronavirus and supply chain issues stymied growth in the third quarter, but high vaccination rates and low numbers of virus cases point to a recovery.
The U.K.’s Economic Recovery Slowed in the Third Quarter
The economy grew 1.3 percent in the third quarter, down from 5.5 percent growth in the previous three months.
India’s Stock Market is Soaring, Luring Investors at Home and Abroad
The second-most populous country is enjoying some of the world’s strongest stock market returns. Pro-growth policies and gnawing questions about China have helped.
In France, the People COP26 Forgot Seethe Over Rising Energy Prices
In one area of France, worries about rising energy prices trump anxiety about rising temperatures, raising fears of a resurgence of the Yellow Vest social uprising.
China Evergrande Troubles Spread Through Property Sector
Global markets just weeks ago were fretting over the possible failure of Evergrande. Now the developer says the worst is over, even as other companies show signs of trouble.