Chile celebrated a landmark achievement in its industrial sector in February, showcasing a substantial annual growth of 7.9%—the highest since March 2018. As reported by the National Institute of Statistics (INE), this surge signifies a broad-based recovery across multiple sectors, with manufacturing leading the charge. Notably, the production of paper and related products jumped by […]
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