NewsNationOnline | South America. The International Monetary Fund has urged Latin American governments to use supportive external conditions to strengthen public finances and address weak productivity. Its October outlook projected growth of 2.3% for Latin America and the Caribbean in 2026 and 2.5% in 2027.
Why growth remains modest
Commodity prices, tourism, remittances and demand from trading partners can support economic activity. But low investment, public debt and weak productivity limit the ability to create sustained increases in living standards.
What productivity means
Productivity refers to the value produced from labour and capital. Improvements can come from infrastructure, skills, technology, competition and better institutions. Cutting debt without protecting essential public investment can involve difficult policy trade-offs.
Forecasts are not guarantees
The IMF outlook is a projection subject to exchange rates, global interest rates, trade disputes and domestic policies. Country-level outcomes can differ substantially from the regional average.
Source and further reading: Original reporting and background. This article distinguishes reported developments from analysis and should be read alongside subsequent official updates where relevant.
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