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Cuban discontent will be muted despite economic woes

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CUBA

At the same time, private businesses have been allowed to import as never before. New privately owned shops caters to those with hard currency, but for most people the economic…

Bolivia political divisions will deepen pre-elections

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BOLIVIA

Despite temporary respite over the issue of judicial elections, splits within the ruling Movement towards Socialism (MAS) are set to continue.

Volatility of Mexican peso likely to worsen in 2018

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MEXICO

The peso is depreciating sharply due to renewed uncertainty surrounding the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Further volatility may be caused by an acrimonious and…

Peso debt fears will mount pre-election in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

After financial turbulence in the first half of 2022, the economy stabilised in the second half, and the government is estimated to have met IMF policy targets for 2022. However…

External factors may trigger more Mexican rate hikes

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MEXICO

The hike was double the 25 bp expected by most economists and took place without any similar move from the US Federal Reserve (Fed), increasing the gap between the respective…

Papal visit is part of Cuba's international opening

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CUBA

Cuba is working on many fronts to advance its international insertion after the breakthrough restoration of diplomatic ties with the United States. However, progress is gradual…

Prospects for Latin America in the fourth quarter

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PROSPECTS Q4 2015

Prospects for Latin America in the fourth quarter.

Cuban 'opening' will be gradual and limited

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CUBA

Although the promise of Cuba's 'opening' has brought a rush of high-level US and European visits, change will be slow. Negotiations to restore diplomatic relations with…

Bolivia’s nearing elections will shape economic policy

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BOLIVIA

Faced with the diminution of foreign currency reserves, the government has taken steps to encourage exporters to repatriate the dollars they earn abroad and place them within the…

Argentina's 2021 budget bill highlights uncertainties

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ARGENTINA

The bill forecasts a fall in the primary deficit next year, mainly due to an expected drop in COVID-19-related welfare payments. The government also aims to boost public works to…