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Economic improvement in Chile will remain moderate

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CHILE

The figures also indicate that the imbalances created by pandemic-related injections of liquidity in 2000 and 2021 have largely been corrected.

Rapid recovery will prove elusive in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

The primary surplus (0.6% of GDP) was driven by a 35% real fall in primary spending, which offset a recession-induced 4.5% drop in revenues. Month-on-month inflation has also…

Russian aircraft plan will face serious obstacles

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RUSSIA

With sanctions barring access to Western aircraft, Moscow intends to develop fully indigenous production and to replace hundreds of foreign-built airliners with domestic…

Chinese firms will expand presence in South-east Asia

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CHINA/SOUTH-EAST ASIA

South-east Asia maintained its position as the largest recipient (40%) of China’s total Asia-Pacific engagement, which was valued at USD14.8bn, up USD12.4bn from 2022. In recent…

Colombian capital braces for long-term water rationing

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COLOMBIA

The capital obtains almost all of its water from rainfall, rather than from subterranean aquifers. Concerns are mounting over water security as increasing temperatures and longer…

Zambia edges towards a resolution of its debt crisis

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ZAMBIA

The deal also appears to have satisfied official creditors, which had blocked an earlier deal on the basis that it granted bondholders more favourable terms than official…

Parallel imports continue to support Russia’s economy

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RUSSIA

Parallel imports have played a crucial role in securing the supply of goods for the Russian economy. The creation and management of parallel import channels is now an important…

Climate needs and debt to hit lower-income states hard

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INTERNATIONAL

Debt distress is related to both global financial conditions -- such as the strength of the US dollar -- and growing climate vulnerabilities. Greater attention and funding to…

Ghana anti-LGBTQ+ bill poses a dilemma for Akufo-Addo

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GHANA

President Nana Akufo-Addo has meanwhile said that he will not sign the bill into law until the court challenges are resolved.

Guatemalan-US ties will continue to strengthen

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GUATEMALA/US

Support from Washington helped President Bernardo Arevalo take power in January, resetting relations after a period of strain under former President Alejandro Giammattei…