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Bolivia’s GDP could contract in 2026

In its recent projections for 2026, the World Bank indicated that Bolivia could experience a 1.1 % contraction in its GDP. According to the international institution, the nation could experience the steepest decline in Latin America, due…

Emerging markets projections for 2026

With just a few days left in 2025, emerging markets remain the focus of investors' attention, who see significant economic potential in these subregions. Focus Economics analysts have studied the situation in each group of countries,…

Bolivia to cut public spending by 30 %

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Pereira, along with Minister of Economy José Gabriel Espinoza, announced the comprehensive overhaul of the 2026 General State Budget (PGE), which includes a 30 % cut in public spending. This is the largest…

Chile to hold presidential runoff on December 14

The runoff election to choose the president of Chile will take place on December 14. The candidates in the runoff are leftist Jeannette Jara and far-right José Antonio Kast. The results of the first round, held on Sunday, November 16, were…