Bolivia faces modest economic growth prospects for 2024, as the International Monetary Fund forecasts a 1.6% expansion of the country’s economy. This projection stands significantly below the Bolivian government’s optimistic target of 3.71% GDP growth. The IMF expects Bolivia’s inflation rate to reach 4.3% by year-end, showing relative price stability in the regional context. The […]
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