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ECLAC lowers growth forecasts for Bolivia and Cuba, citing regional contraction

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 23
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ECLAC revised its economic projections for South America, forecasting economic contraction for several nations, including Cuba and Bolivia. For Bolivia, the 2026 growth forecast was lowered to 0.2% from 0.5%, and the 2027 figure fell to 0.6% from 0.8%. This places Bolivia tied with Chile as the slowest economy in the region.

From riotimesonline.com

Why it matters

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The revised forecasts for Bolivia are significant because they differ from the International Monetary Fund's mid-October projection of a 3.0% contraction for the country this year. This discrepancy impacts the reform plan for Bolivia, which recently secured a US$1.9 billion IMF financing program.

From riotimesonline.com

Who's involved

  • CubaSubject of a forecast for severe economic contraction.
  • BoliviaForecasted contraction; tied for slowest growth in South America.
  • ChileTied with Bolivia as the slowest economy in South America.
  • International Monetary FundProvided a projection for Bolivia that contrasts with ECLAC's update.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • CubaSpeculative

    Cuba might see reduced investment or trade due to the forecast of severe economic contraction.

  • ChileSpeculative

    Chile could experience changes in demand or investment flows as it is forecast to be among the slowest economies in South America.

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