The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (CEPAL) has revised its 2023 growth forecast for the region to 2.2%, up from 1.7%. This modest increase points to persistent economic challenges beyond the pandemic’s impact. Amid global economic slowdown and inflation control, no significant changes in monetary policies are expected from key central banks. […]
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