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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…

Prospects for agriculture in 2016

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PROSPECTS 2016

Prospects for agriculture in 2016.

Latin American recovery will prove elusive in 2016

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LATIN AMERICA

Declining regional growth projections.

Politics will not mar Paraguay's economic outlook

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PARAGUAY

The Central Bank has revised upwards its 2017 growth forecast from 3.7% to 4.2%. Forecasts by the IMF and World Bank remain lower at around 3.3% and 3.6% respectively, based…

Brazil's agriculture outlook faces challenges in 2020

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BRAZIL

Brazil's agricultural sector.

Central America’s coffee sector faces major challenges

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CENTRAL AMERICA

Coffee is an important cash crop for small farmers across the region, providing valuable income for millions of families. Coffee farms are economic engines in rural areas…

Prospects for global agriculture in the second quarter

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PROSPECTS Q2 2015

Prospects for global agriculture in the second quarter.

Rise in capital inflows may not endure in Brazil

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BRAZIL

Rising interest rates and commodity prices, and cheap stock market assets have been key factors in attracting capital. As a result, the real appreciated from around BRL5.7:USD1 in…

Prospects for Argentina in 2019

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PROSPECTS 2019

Prospects for Argentina in 2019.

Brazil's record trade surplus hides major challenges

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BRAZIL

Drivers of Brazil's record trade surplus.