Money & Business

The US has rarely resorted to sanctions in Haiti, leading some to ask why the punitive tool wasn't used sooner? But some potential sanctions targets live in the United States, making execution more difficult.

Russia continues to devote enormous resources to its war effort in Ukraine. Some experts say the West needs to inflict more pain on Putin to ensure that economic sanctions take effect. (Leer en español)

At the Summit of the Americas, President Joe Biden said private sector investment was key to regain ground in relations with Latin America. But China's powerful banks and state-owned enterprises have long been expanding their influence in the hemisphere. (Leer en español)

Insurance is literally going up across the country, especially in Florida, where the industry is being hit by a perfect storm of hurricanes, roofing fraud and litigation. In Florida, property insurance premiums are expected to rise as much as 40% this year. (Leer en español)

When the fighting is done, vast sums of money will be needed in the future for reparations to rebuild Ukraine and to help ensure its long-term security. So who will pay for that?

With a total of 9,655 sanctions against it, Russia is now the most sanctioned country in the world, ahead of Iran. Of these, 6,901 have been imposed since February. But the high price of oil and gas, ironically a result of the war, is fueling Vladimir Putin's war machine. (Leer en español)

Oil prices are likely to remain high for the rest of this year, but the war in Ukraine could give Biden a patriotic boost.

How Hispanic and Black mothers are fighting to stay in their homes.

After teaching Donald Trump a business lesson in Panama, a new public company hopes to transform the travel industry with its Uber-like platform connecting consumers and travel agents with airlines and travel service providers.

If the deal is finalized, Trump could have found an ingenious solution to all his financial problems.