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Latin America and the Caribbean enter 2026 with modest but improving macroeconomic conditions, though growth remains constrained by structural and external headwinds. Regional GDP growth is expected to remain muted, with forecasts clustering in the low-2 percent, supported by easing inflation, gradually improving financial conditions, and resilient commodity prices, particularly for metal and food exporters.

On April 2, 2025, the U.S. Administration announced the imposition of “reciprocal tariffs” across the globe to level the playing field in trade with other countries.

By Victorino Bernal & Fernando Mendez On November 6, 2024, Donald Trump was declared president-elect of the United States. During his...