Chile

  • Aug 11, 2020
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Latin American consensus on IDB election delay rises

Argentina has become the latest country to seek delay in InterAmerican Development Bank (IDB) director elections

Latin America
  • Aug 4, 2020
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Chile economic activity will recover little this year

The Central Bank reported a 12.4% contraction in monthly economic activity (a proxy for GDP) in June

Chile
  • Jul 29, 2020
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Chile cabinet moves will not revive Pinera's fortunes

The president has reshuffled his cabinet after failing to stop an opposition-backed pension withdrawal bill

Chile
  • Jul 20, 2020
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Pension bill will challenge unpopular Chile president

The Senate is considering a bill that would let Chileans withdraw part of their pension funds to ease COVID-19 impacts

Chile
  • Jul 6, 2020
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New Chile stimulus package targets middle-class angst

The government yesterday announced a USD1.5bn stimulus package to assist the struggling middle class

Chile
  • Jul 1, 2020
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Airlines will struggle to recover in Latin America

Aeromexico yesterday followed LATAM Airlines Group and Avianca in filing for bankruptcy

Latin America
  • Jun 23, 2020
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Chile contraction will exceed earlier expectations

The Finance Ministry has slashed its GDP forecast for 2020 to a contraction of 6.5%

Chile
  • Jun 22, 2020
  • 8 min read

Chile relief plan will seek to limit COVID-19 damage

The government and much of the opposition have agreed a major relief plan to tackle the impact of the pandemic

Chile