Latin lessons: the Donroe-doctrine boost

The Intelligence from The Economist · Jun 29, 2026 · 17m

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…