Latin America
Peru's growth will remain sluggish this year
Government forecasts of 3% growth this year look highly optimistic after a small contraction last year
PeruCeasefire suspension will drive insecurity in Colombia
Insecurity in south-western Colombia has pushed the government into partly suspending its ceasefire with the rebel EMC
ColombiaUS deportations to Haiti will prompt mixed reactions
The first US deportation flights to Haiti since January were announced this week
HaitiTighter financial conditions dampen EM growth outlook
New IMF and UNCTAD reports flag the risks to emerging markets (EMs) of financial conditions being tighter for longer
InternationalVenezuelan migrants could boost host countries' growth
Various recent studies point to the potential economic benefits arising from the arrival of large numbers of Venezuelans
Latin AmericaUS oil sanctions will have limited effect on Venezuela
Washington reimposed sanctions with effect from midnight, curtailing Venezuela's ability to sell crude oil freely
VenezuelaPolitician murders to undermine Ecuador security push
Killings of local-level politicians are becoming a regular occurrence in Ecuador
EcuadorShort-run election plans raise long-run budget risks
The IMF Fiscal Monitor highlights the importance of budget tightening worldwide, but also the difficulty of doing so
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