Latin America
Brazil banks foresee renewed lending growth this year
The loan growth rate fell into single-digit territory last year after increasing by nearly 15% in 2022
BrazilNew Brazil industrial plan will face uncertainties
The government last month unveiled ‘New Industry Brazil’, a plan intended to restore industrial competitiveness
BrazilArevalo seeks Guatemala mining harmony and prosperity
Guatemala’s new government supports mining projects, but with substantial new social and environmental commitments
GuatemalaAgeing will drive social care demands in Latin America
Ageing populations across the region represent a challenge to growth and the need to develop a new 'care economy'
Latin AmericaFast Ecuador security wins stoke longer-term issues
The government’s crackdown on crime appears to be having some success, but challenges may mount
EcuadorSlow growth may hit trust in Colombia’s government
Critics claim that low budgetary execution, politicised spending and contractual uncertainty will hit growth in 2024
ColombiaAction plan will boost Chile's green hydrogen hopes
A preliminary version of the government's National Green Hydrogen Action plan was published in December
ChileAndean crime expansion poses regional challenge
The Andean Community is seeking to set out measures to coordinate regional efforts to tackle crime and insecurity
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