Although there was an economic slowdown in 2013 in Latin America and the Caribbean，the poverty rate remained falling across the region while the extreme poverty rate turned out somewhat upward. It is noticeable that the region gained a continued improvement of income distribution. There was very limited job creation although unemployment decreased slightly. Regional countries witnessed an outbreak of street protests as a result of popular discontent with government’s failure to meet their demand for better education，health services，salaries and working conditions. Rampant corruption and worsening public security were also viewed as main factors triggering protests. Given the unfavorable economic situation will continue，the region is exposed to increasing social risks in 2014.