COLOMBIA: The problem of jobless growth
In 2019, Colombia had the fastest growth rate (3.3%) out of the six leading Latin American economies (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Peru). Even with downward adjustments to the 2020 outlook already underway amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Colombia is on track to perform relativel… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username […]
COLOMBIA: Cabinet reset may ease congressional strains but protests to resume
On 7 February, President Ivan Duque finally ended weeks of speculation with the announcement of a partial cabinet reshuffle. Three portfolios – Health, Labor, and Agriculture – have new ministers, while a change at Interior was announced at the end of January. Takeaways and impli… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
LATAM PULSE
This week the domestic agenda will preoccupy President Ivan Duque in Colombia even after his successful bolstering of bilateral ties with the US. In Argentina, a sub-sovereign bond issue rears its head, while the government hopes to head off oil and gas sector problems. Chile’s g… Become a member to read the rest of this article