Latin America
Food prices to fall slowly amid persistent disruptions
The UN food price index has fallen for five months in a row but is one-third higher than end-2019 as pressures persist
InternationalPeru's productivity challenges will not be resolved
The government has announced measures to promote growth and improve productivity
PeruClimate change threatens brittle global trading system
The global trading system will play a key role in progress towards the Paris Agreement climate targets
InternationalMexico capital outflows point to investor uncertainty
The last three years has seen an increase in capital flight from Mexico
MexicoEconomic challenges to endure for Costa Rica’s Chaves
More than 100 days into his presidency, Rodrigo Chaves is a popular leader
Costa RicaInternational green bond market will grow
This year will probably be disappointing for green-bond issuance, but 2023 will bring increased activity
InternationalPlebiscite result will force Chile government rethink
President Gabriel Boric has reshuffled his cabinet after a heavy referendum defeat for the draft constitution
ChileInflation to drive more monetary tightening in Mexico
Mexico has managed to slow rising inflation to some degree, but has not arrested it
Mexico