Latin America

What's the economic outlook for Latin America?

Inflation is surging in Latin America.

Inflation is surging in Latin America. Image: REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes

Gustavo Adler
Deputy Division Chief, IMF's Research Department
Ilan Goldfajn
Director of the International Monetary Fund, in charge of the Western Hemisphere Department
Anna Ivanova
Deputy Division Chief, Western Hemisphere Department, International Monetary Fund
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Chart showing post-pandemic rebound in Latin America.
The strength of the post-pandemic recoveries has varied across the Latin American region. Image: IMF

Chart showing tighter financial conditions in Latin America.
Borrowing costs and currency pressures are rising in Latin America. Image: IMF

Chart showing levels of inflation in Latin America.
Price pressures are likely to remain high in Latin America. Image: IMF

Columbia has the highest economic forecast among Latin American countries.
Columbia has the highest economic forecast among Latin American countries. Image: IMF
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