Ecuador’s economy expanded by 3.3% in the second quarter of this year, driven by a 6.4% surge in government spending, as reported by the Central Bank. Household consumption also rose by 4.3%. Fixed capital formation went up 3.8%. World agencies like the Central Bank and World Bank cut growth forecasts for Ecuador. The Central Bank […]
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