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Latin lessons: the Donroe-doctrine boost
17 minutes Posted Jun 29, 2026 at 8:59 am.
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For all the Trumpian chaos in Latin America, no other developing-world regional economy has done so well in the past year. We examine the Donroe dividend. The cost to make jollof rice, a staple dish in Nigeria and Ghana, is a window into the countries’ economies. And the BBC waves goodbye to its long-wave radio service.


Guests and host:


  • Cerian Richmond-Jones, international economics correspondent
  • Ọrẹ Ogunbiyi, Africa correspondent
  • Bo Franklin, senior editor
  • Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
  • Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”


Topics covered: 


  • Latin America, Donroe doctrine, mining
  • Nigeria, Ghana, cost of living, jollof rice
  • BBC, long-wave radio


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