Chile’s economy has contracted for two straight months due to declines in mining and commerce, dampening early-year growth. April’s Monthly Economic Activity Indicator (Imacec), a proxy for GDP, fell by 0.3%. This drop was less severe than the forecasted 0.6%, signaling a slowdown. Interestingly, compared to last April, activity has risen by 3.5%. Yet, challenges […]
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