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Latin America | Economic Laggards Recover to Slow And Steady Growth
As Latin America’s laggards recover, growth is trending toward a regional norm of slow but steady.
Latin America
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Banking
Paraguay economy to grow at 5.5%: Central Bank Governor
Carlos Fernandéz Valdovinos, governor of the central bank of Paraguay, was among the world’s top central bankers in Global Finance Magazine’s annual Central Banker Report Cards. Here, he talks with GFMag editor Andrea Fiano about how recovery in big neighboring economies is giving the Paraguayan economy a lift, and the need for reforms to continue.
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Brazil Needs Social Security Reforms: Goldfajn
Ilan Goldfajn, governor, central bank of Brazil, one of the top-rated governors in Global Finance’s annual Central Banker Report Cards, talks with Magazine editor Andrea Fiano about the progress of reforms in Brazil and how it has impacted the country and the region politically as well as economically.
News
Argentina’s Economy Turns A Corner
The country recorded a GDP growth of2.7% for the second quarter of 2017 after almost two years of negative growth.
Award Winners
World’s Best Banks 2017 | Q&A with Banorte
The bank's CEO Jose Marcos Ramirez Miguel sees less risk now from revising the regional trade deal, even a "very positive impact" on Mexico's economy.
Award Winners
Best Banks 2017 | Q&A with Banco de Chile
The bank's chief economist Rodrigo Aravena sees more growth for the country and the region although economic risks remain.
Features
Central Bankers Report Card 2017 | Ratings For Americas
These are the ratings for central bank governors for the Americas region in 2017.
Country Report
Banking In Brazil | Addicted To Hot Money
With thestate-owned National Bank for Economic and Social Development ending its subsidized credit lending practice in Brazil,state and private retail banks will have to step in to support thelong-term credit market unlike at present.
Country Report
Brazil’s Half-Glass Economy
With a growing budget deficit, Brazil is struggling to climb out of recession and become globally competitive.
News
Lima To Reap Economic Benefits Of Pan American Games In 2019
Peru is expected to invest $1.5 billion in infrastructure for the games, including sporting facilities required by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and at least 16 projects to improve chaotic traffic in the capital.
News
Emerging Markets Draw Record Private Equity Funding
Emerging markets took 9% of the global total of $240 billion invested by private capital funds during the the first half of 2017, the highest share since before emerging markets’ sudden fall from grace in 2011.
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Argentina’s Macri Clears The Way
Argentina’s leaders believe they can attract more foreign investment, and have huge expectations for its benefits.