At the outset of 2024, Latin America’s key economies faced unexpected inflation trends, despite efforts to reach pre-pandemic stability. Surprisingly, Brazil and Chile encountered higher inflation than anticipated, while Argentina experienced a smaller price increase than expected. Nonetheless, Argentina continued to record the highest inflation rate globally, far exceeding that of Venezuela. Colombia achieved a […]
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