Latin Focus Economic Briefings Archive 2002

Latin America Economic Briefings Archive, 2002
December 2002
Argentina	Government Advances on Economic Policy and Lifts Financial Restrictions
Brazil	Inflation Pressures Prompt Further Monetary Tightening
Chile	Global Concerns Continue to Weigh on Outlook
Colombia	Economy Slows Amid Further Fiscal Adjustment
Mexico	Central Bank Tightens Policy Again to Contain Inflationary Expectations
Peru	Economy Shines Bright in Dark Latin America
Venezuela	Social Unrest Looms Heavy over the Ailing Economy
Latin America	Outlook for Global Growth Continues to Deteriorate

November 2002
Argentina	Peronists Favoured in Presidential Polls
Brazil	Lula Victorious by Overwhelming Majority
Chile	Economic Growth Remains Lacklustre Amid Faltering Global Demand
Colombia	Government Receives IMF Endorsement
Mexico	Economy at Crossroads Amid Wobbling US Economy
Peru	Peru Fastest Growing Economy in Latin America
Venezuela	Military Forces Join Civilian Opposition
Latin America	Outlook for Global Growth Continues to Deteriorate

October 2002
Argentina	Economic Recession Eases Moderately but Remains Staggering
Brazil	Lula Wins First Round But Must Go Into Second Round
Chile	Global Concerns, Brazilian Spill-over and Oil Price Weigh on Outlook
Colombia	Economy Rebounds but Shadows on the Horizon
Mexico	Central Bank Tightens Policy to Achieve Inflation Target
Peru	Economy Grows at Robust Pace
Venezuela	Recession Deepening as Weaker Currency Stifle Domestic Demand
Latin America	Global Growth Engine Seen to Sputter Amid War Concerns

September 2002
Argentina	Little Progress with IMF as Economic Doldrums Persist
Brazil	IMF Approves Loan Programme
Chile	Government Announces Nominal Spending Cuts
Colombia	Government Faces Fiscal Challenge to Live Up to Election Promises
Mexico	Economy Rebounds But US Economy Raises Concerns
Peru	Economy Grows at Robust Pace
Venezuela	Oil Economy Drags Down Ailing Economy
Latin America	Renewed Concerns over US Recovery

August 2002
Argentina	Dire Economic Conditions with Little Light at the End of the Tunnel
Brazil	Confidence Bolstered by New IMF Accord
Chile	Government and Central Bank Act in Unison to Stimulate Growth
Colombia	Uribe Assumes the Presidency with Challenges Ahead
Mexico	Stable Outlook Despite Concerns over US Economy
Peru	Economy Back in Deflation as Growth Remains Concentrated in Mining
Venezuela	Recession Deepening Amid Lower Activity Across All Sectors
Latin America	Concerns over Recovery in United States

July 2002
Argentina	Economy Tanks as Weary Government Seeks Remedy in Earlier Elections
Brazil	Lula Prompts Confidence Crisis and Raises Debt Concerns
Chile	Inflation Drops Further to New Historic Lows amid Sluggish Domestic Demand
Colombia	New President Faces Subdued Economy and Challenging Reform Agenda
Mexico	Weaker Peso To Help Export Industry
Peru	Rough times for President Toledo may jeopardise privatisation programme
Venezuela	Recession Looms as Devaluation Lowers Domestic Activity
Latin America	Growing Shadow over Brazil

June 2002
Argentina	Absence of IMF Endorsement Weakens Currency as Hyperinflation Looms
Brazil	Slow Growth in First Quarter May Prompt Rate Cuts
Chile	Inflation Reaches Historic Lows
Colombia	Uribe Faces Subdued Economy
Mexico	US Rebound Finally Visible in External Sector
Peru	Economic Growth is Broadening Across the Economy
Venezuela	Economy Slumps as High Interest Rates and Devaluation Slow Activity
Latin America	United States and Asia Spur Global Growth

May 2002
Argentina	Lavagna Replaces Remes as Economy Minister
Brazil	Rebound of Economic Activity on the Horizon but Inflation Worries
Chile	In the Starting Block
Colombia	Declining Inflation Prompts Lower Interest Rates
Mexico	US Rebound Slow to Stimulate Mexican Economy
Peru	Global Rebound May Replace Mining as Growth Engine
Venezuela	Economic Team Changes But Popular Support Vital for Confidence Rebound
Latin America	Optimism for Global Rebound Relies on United States

April 2002
Argentina	Absence of IMF Agreement Overshadows Dire Economic Picture
Brazil	Economy Bottoming Out But Inflation Worries Persist
Chile	Waiting for a Global Rebound
Colombia	Politics Takes Centre Stage
Mexico	Rebound Will Kick In as Demand from US Picks Up
Peru	Mining-led Recovery Slowly Spilling Over to Rest of the Economy
Venezuela	Social Revolt, Military Coup and Reinstallation of Constitutional Order
Latin America	Increased Optimism for Global Rebound in spite of Middle East Crisis

March 2002
Argentina	Government progressing with IMF but negotiations far from complete
Brazil	Central Bank eases despite looming inflation concerns
Chile	Central Bank loosens monetary reins to stimulate economy
Colombia	Civil war and national elections loom over rebounding economy
Mexico	Poised to leave the valley behind
Peru	Economy moves ahead amid buoyant mining and strong public spending
Venezuela	Fiscal Cuts and Cabinet Reshuffle as Economy Worsens
Latin America	Outlook for the Global Economy Improves As Optimism About US Recovery Increases

February 2002
Argentina	Government Floats Peso and Promises Fiscal Dicipline as Unrest Persists
Brazil	Favourable Inflation Prospects Likely to Permit Monetary Easing
Chile	Waiting for Global Recovery
Colombia	Fiscal Discipline Maintained Amidst Economic Slump
Mexico	Rating Agencies Upgrade Mexico Amid Solid Public Finances
Peru	El Niño Threatens Mining-Induced Recovery
Venezuela	Political Instability Mounts as Economic Prospects Worsen
Latin America	Outlook for the Global Economy Stabilising As First Signs of US Recovery Show

January 2002
Argentina	Government Decides to Devalue and Default
Brazil	Currency Skirts Contagion and Continues Recovery
Chile	Opposition Gains as Support for Government Wanes
Colombia	Inflationary Outlook Better Amidst Peso Strength
Mexico	Economy Continues to Contract but First Signs of Stabilisation are Unfolding
Peru	Deflation as Mining-induced Recovery Is Spreading
Venezuela	Oil Overshadows Growth Prospects
Latin America	First Signs of Hope for the Global Economy on the Horizon



Latin American Economic Briefings Archive
Latin American Economic Briefings Archive, 2001
Latin American Economic Briefings Archive, 2000

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