The most important economies in the region are currently developing in a surprisingly similar way, but have completely different structures.

In South America, the democracies were able to hold their own: This is particularly true of Brazil, Colombia and Chile.

In times of inflation, bitter experience has probably led to early countermeasures being taken there.

Nevertheless, investors seem to choose the region because of the size of the domestic markets.

If the region can become an attractive alternative by improving the business climate, infrastructure, and logistics.

Washington is struggling to gather the region’s heads of state for the Summit of the Americas. The countries have been neglected too much – a warning for the EU as well?

Recent government measures are not only a cause for concern in the economy, but finances nevertheless remain stable.

Despite omicron and high inflation, foreign investors are betting on the region. This increases purchasing power, among other things.

However, individual economists see high inflation as a greater threat to growth in the region than the new covid wave.

Growing government services, financed by higher taxes or larger budget deficits, could slow the economic recovery.