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Peru's growth forecasts appear overly optimistic

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PERU

The finance minister's hope that growth this year could reach 4% seems highly optimistic. The Central Bank has successfully reduced inflation to its target range, allowing…

Bolivian economy is healthy but reserves are a concern

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BOLIVIA

Exports last year reached record levels, although imports were almost as high. President Luis Arce's government has had some success in reducing the fiscal deficit, but this too…

Commodity price rises could boost Peru growth outlook

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PERU

The Peruvian economy appears to be benefiting not just from increased mining production but also from a moderate improvement in commodity prices. If sustained, these will feed…

Bolivia economic challenges and liberalisation likely

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BOLIVIA

Bolivia's economy.

Growth to boost re-election hopes of Bolivia’s Morales

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BOLIVIA

Bolivia economic outlook.

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…

Peru's Boluarte will focus on China relations

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PERU

China is Peru’s most important trading partner and its main source of foreign investment. Closer relations with China represent one of the few foreign policy successes of the…

Peru's growth will disappoint again this year

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PERU

Peru's modest economic prospects.

Mexico is unlikely to become a lithium powerhouse

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MEXICO

Within 48 hours, Congress instead approved a plan to nationalise exploitation of lithium, prohibit new concessions and create a state-owned enterprise (SOE) to monopolise the…

Peru's fiscal adjustment may take place in 2016

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PERU

Peru's fiscal policy.