Prospects 2017

Latin America / Caribbean

While modest economic growth is expected across the region, political prospects look set to vary considerably

Sluggish growth, election preparations and two crucial peace processes look set to characterise the region in 2017

Pre-election spending will only partly offset modest growth, and the election result may undermine the government

A sluggish economy and political gridlock will mark the coming year, with the ruling coalition likely to lose power

The political and economic crisis is set to deepen, but the US elections may give the battered government breathing room

Recovery from recession will be slow and muted, while the 2018 elections will increasingly inform political calculations