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Latin America Outlook 2025 🌎 Check out our analysis of the main political and economic trends that will shape #LatinAmerica in 2025 ⬇️ #Latam #Outlook #USA #Trump #Economy #Geopolitics https://lnkd.in/eNmn6p-y

#Argentina 🇦🇷 : after a year of sweeping economic reforms under President Javier Milei, Argentina's economy has officially exited recession, with GDP growing by 3.9% in Q3 2024 compared to the previous quarter. ⬇️ #Milei #LatinAmerica #Economy https://lnkd.in/e5fgjShN

#Ecuador 🇪🇨 : Historic Milestone for Amazon Conservation 🌎 Ecuador has achieved a groundbreaking debt-for-nature conversion, setting a global precedent by linking fiscal responsibility to environmental sustainability. With support from the Banque Interaméricaine de Développement and key partners like the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), this innovative financial operation: ✅ Saves Ecuador $800+ million in debt service over 11 years ✅ Unlocks $460 million over 17 years for the conservation of the Ecuadorian Amazon ✅ Ensures sustainable funding through the newly established Amazon Biocorridor Fund (BCA Fund) Through the Amazon Biocorridor Program, Ecuador will conserve 6.4 million hectares of forests and wetlands, safeguard 18,000 kilometers of rivers, and enhance climate resilience for future generations. #ConservationFinance #DebtForNature #Sustainability #Ecuador #AmazonConservation https://lnkd.in/eW875HHm

The European Union and Mercosur have reached a landmark trade agreement that promises to reshape economic ties between South America and Europe. ⬇️ #Mercosur #EuropeanUnion #Trade #SouthAmerica https://lnkd.in/eg5ABJhm

Latin America faces mounting challenges to regional and global economic integration, illustrated by two ongoing critical developments. ⬇️ #LatinAmerica #Mercosur #USMCA #USA #Trade https://lnkd.in/e9THNWt4

🗳️🇺🇸 The upcoming #USelection presents Latin America with two divergent paths. While Kamala Harris’s potential victory may stabilize ties, a Trump win could have profound effects on trade policies, migration, and diplomatic relation. ⬇️ #LatinAmerica #USA #Trump #Diplomacy #Elections https://lnkd.in/eJVMemvU

🇺🇾🗳️ #Uruguay holds its presidential election this Sunday; a vote that could significantly influence both its political landscape and its economic trajectory, especially with the concurrent referendum on pension reform. ⬇️ The result of this election and referendum could determine the long-term sustainability of Uruguay's welfare system and fiscal health. #Elections #Latam #LatinAmerica https://lnkd.in/e82_emuJ

🇨🇴🍃 The Colombian government announced a $40 billion investment plan to decarbonize the country’s energy matrix and reduce its dependency on oil and coal. ⬇️ The initiative aims to boost renewable energies like #wind and #solar power, promote a promising #hydrogen industry, as well as greener transports and eco-tourism. However, the transition is risky, given the nation’s reliance on fossil fuels for jobs and revenue. Success depends on careful management, international support, and overcoming economic and political hurdles. Long-term political stability will be key to ensuring the plan’s survival. #EnergyTransition #Colombia #Renewables #Sustainability #Hydrogen #ClimateAction https://lnkd.in/dZPgAuMH

Chinese EVs are on the rise in Latin America 🚘 ⚡ The surge in Chinese EVs in Latin America is at the center of trade and geopolitical tensions and a race for lithium resources. ⬇️ #BYD #Latam #China #EV #USA https://lnkd.in/e8t2eTVX

In #Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum’s presidency begins with a complex array of challenges, from political reforms and economic uncertainty to ongoing violence linked to drug cartels. ⬇️ #latam https://lnkd.in/eeaygA44