2026 Latin American and Caribbean Macroeconomic Report: Resilience and Growth Prospects in a Shifting Global Economy
Latin America and the Caribbean enters 2026 amid a complex global environment marked by heightened geopolitical tensions, shifting trade policies, and persistently high global interest rates that limit external support for growth. Even so, the region has shown resilience, with steady growth, strong labor markets, contained inflation, and low sovereign risk premia reflecting strengthened policy […]
Beyond Cash: The Digital Payments Revolution in Latin America and the Caribbean
This report explores the rapid and transformative shift from cash-based to digital payment systems across Latin America and the Caribbean. The report documents diverse national experiences, highlighting that there is no one-size-fits-all model for success. Instead, progress hinges on solving key market failures such as lack of interoperability, coordination problems, and barriers to entry while […]