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Import obstacles will slow Argentine economic rebound

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ARGENTINA

In January, the Central Bank of Argentina restricted access to the official exchange market for imports of some luxury goods, while the government asked companies to present their…

Concerns over AMLO’s plans will only grow in Mexico

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MEXICO

AMLO's progress.

Prospects for Mexico in 2020

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PROSPECTS 2020

Prospects for Mexico in 2020.

Agriculture woes will have wider impact in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

In the 2021/22 season the rise in wheat production helped to offset the fall in soybean and maize output. This will not be the case this year, with wheat production expected to…

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…

Optimistic Mexico budget maintains fiscal tightness

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MEXICO

It contains the federal budget and revenue legislation, as well as key macroeconomic domestic and international assumptions and projections, several of which look highly…

Bolivia’s economy faces challenges and opportunities

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BOLIVIA

Bolivia is currently benefitting from a substantial uptick in exports which, in turn, helps boost fiscal revenues. The government is relying on public investment to raise domestic…

Mexico’s 2020 budget looks highly optimistic

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MEXICO

The package comprises the national budget and revenue legislation, as well as key domestic and international macroeconomic assumptions and projections.

Mexico’s budgetary pressures will keep growing

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MEXICO

The budget deficit is increasing markedly and will probably top 6% of GDP in 2024 -- the highest level since the late 1980s -- while economic growth remains in the 2-3% range.

Colombia tax reform and budget will be watered down

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COLOMBIA

Various interest groups, including the private sector, political actors and civil society organisations, are likely to put pressure on the government to reduce its revenue targets…