Peru’s new president has pledged to grow the country’s economy to among the best in the region. First he has to tame the deficit and convince the opposition to accept lower taxes and a higher debt ceiling
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PERU COMMODITIES: Revving up
The mining industry, the engine of Peru’s economic growth for more than a decade, is at a difficult crossroads. A new president vows to make the industry shine again
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PERU ECONOMY: A hundred thousand obstacles
Peru’s new president, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, has ambitious plans to accelerate economic growth and private investment. But he faces tough political opposition
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CARIBBEAN ENERGY: A green future
Moving away from imported oil-generated power is increasingly important in the Eastern Caribbean. But making the switch is expensive
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Dominican Republic Investor Report: The Dominican effect
The Dominican Republic’s economy is outpacing those of big and small countries alike – across Latin America. And prospects are looking up, thanks to a healthy mix of domestic demand, tourism and foreign investment in strategic sectors.
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ENERGY: Balance of power
Scarce and costly energy resources are the biggest constraint facing the Dominican Republic’s economy. But a clutch of fresh initiatives in the sector could finally change the picture.
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ANDEAN ECUADOR: Reversal of fortunes
Hampered by low oil prices, Ecuador is facing a budget shortfall this year and may find it hard to make up the difference
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INVESTOR REPORT ANDEAN: Keeping up
Peru’s stock exchange is working to boost liquidity and increase its investor appeal as it faces the threat of a downgrade to frontier market status
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ANDEAN PERU POLITICS: The right turn
The leading candidates in Peru’s presidential race stand to the right of center, but a break-out contender could still make a run for the presidential palace