The IMF has upgraded its 2023 growth prediction for Latin America’s economy from 1.9% in July to 2.3% with focus on Brazil and Mexico. For 2024, the forecast remains the same at 2.3%. This positive shift mainly comes from Brazil and Mexico, the region’s largest economies. For Brazil, the IMF now forecasts a 3.1% growth […]
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