Following recent data indicating heightened recession risks, the Chilean government now forecasts zero GDP growth for 2023. Initially, officials forecasted a 0.2% growth. Still, they maintain a 2.5% growth outlook for 2024. A Public Finance Report confirmed these details on Tuesday. Public debt will rise. It’s expected to go from 38.1% of GDP in 2023 […]
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