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Brazil's reindustrialisation will be economic priority

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BRAZIL

Manufacturing’s share of GDP has declined over recent years, deepening deindustrialisation. Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin, also the development, industry, trade and services…

Tourism to drive Belize economic growth amid slowdown

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BELIZE

Real GDP surged by 15% in 2021 and 12% in 2022, then by 4% in 2023. With inflation easing, risks of social instability have probably fallen over the past year, but growth looks…

Private sector will become more assertive in Peru

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PERU

The influence of the business sector.

Costa Rica tourism is on course for recovery

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COSTA RICA

The revival of tourism will be central to Costa Rica’s broader economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, driving economic activity over the plan’s five-year time-frame.

Exports will drive recovery in Mexico’s auto sector

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MEXICO

The new RVC should benefit North American automotive industry producers, in Mexico’s case underpinning the sector’s recovery from semiconductor shortages and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mexico’s auto industry faces formidable challenges

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MEXICO

Even after these challenges have passed, other factors will hinder the industry's recovery. The sector accounts for 3.8% of GDP and employs nearly 1 million people, and its…

Chile's obstacles to growth have no rapid solution

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CHILE

This will limit the country’s capacity to satisfy social demands. Moreover, a number of obstacles are likely to constrain growth beyond 2025.

Doubts persist in Paraguay despite economic optimism

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PARAGUAY

The following week, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved imports of Paraguayan beef for the first time in 26 years. These positive developments come at a time of…

Prospects for Mexico to end-2023

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PROSPECTS H2 2023

Elections are not scheduled until June 2024, but the remainder of this year will be dominated by preparation, posturing and manoeuvring. Economic growth is gaining momentum, but…

Latin America climate change progress requires aid

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LATIN AMERICA

Latin America's climate change action.