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Post-pandemic recovery will be protracted in Peru

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PERU

Peru’s previously buoyant economy has been badly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, contracting by around 13.38% in the first ten months of this year. Investment has been hit, as…

Growth pessimism is gaining ground in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA

In December 2014 ECLAC had anticipated expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) of 2.2% for 2015. It is now forecasting growth of only 0.5%, down from 1.1% in 2014 and…

Tia Maria will prompt renewed tensions in Peru

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PERU

Farming communities in the relatively prosperous Tambo valley have long opposed the project and have successfully frustrated its development. The government is anxious to distance…

China ties will be key to Peru's economic recovery

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PERU

As in other parts of Latin America, Washington is keen to push back on Chinese influence in Peru, but its options in this respect are limited.

Troops may worsen, not resolve Peru mining protest

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PERU

The decision of President Ollanta Humala's government to send in troops to deal with protesting farmers in the Islay province of Arequipa reflects frustration at a conflict that…

Slow Peru growth will still outdo regional neighbours

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PERU

The economy grew by 3.0% in the second quarter and by 2.4% in the first six months of 2015, according to figures published by the Statistics Institute (INEI). This compares with a…

Commodities drive Brazil's record trade surplus

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BRAZIL

The trade surplus surpassed USD61bn, and another new record high is expected this year. However, results have been mainly boosted by sharp increases in commodity prices, the…

Private sector will become more assertive in Peru

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PERU

The influence of the business sector.

China's Latin America funding brings calculated risk

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LATIN AMERICA/CHINA

Chinese engagement in Latin America.

Ukraine war will undermine Argentine economic outlook

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ARGENTINA

The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict is a mixed picture for Argentina. High agricultural commodities prices will boost export earnings, but a higher energy import bill could…