May 17, 2018 – This post was written by Pablo Gonzalez, Director for Latin America Research, and Alejandro Valerio, Senior Analyst, Andean Region. Colombia is going through a key political transition after the end of a 53-year conflict with the…
On March 23, Vice President Vizcarra was sworn in as Peru’s new president after the embattled Pedro Pablo Kuczynski (PPK) resigned on March 21. He resigned due to a corruption scandal on the eve of the impeachment vote that was…
The Mexican economy has been a source of stability for most multinationals operating in Latin America, with relatively more stable performance than other major regional economies. However, most executives are confronting significant uncertainty, as NAFTA renegotiations and the July 1st…
After signing a controversial peace accord to end a 53-year conflict with the FARC in 2016, Colombia is heading into the most consequential elections in its modern history. Congressional elections on March 11th will determine whether Congress will be fragmented…
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As we look at the year ahead, FSG expects Chile’s economy to grow 2.7% in 2018, pushed by stronger copper export revenues, higher private consumption growth, and a long-awaited recovery in gross domestic investment. However, Chile’s economy will remain vulnerable…
Kenyans are due to return to the polls on October 26 in what is proving to be the most contentious and unpredictable election since the 2007-8 crisis. Back then, a disputed result sparked nationwide instability that lasted months. The October…
Political uncertainty across Western Europe – such a major concern at the beginning of the year – has diminished considerably. Looking forward, political uncertainty will further decline in H2, facilitating improved market conditions and resulting in a stronger than expected…