Latin America and the Caribbean Political and Economic Outlook 2023

The Latin America and Caribbean region has entered an intense electoral period with general elections in Ecuador and Guatemala, upcoming national elections in Argentina, regional elections in Colombia, and a vote on a new constitution in Chile. These elections will take place as countries face a bleak economic outlook: the region is expected to grow 1.9% compared to an average of 4% for all emerging markets, according to the International Monetary Fund. This outlook is further set back by weaker Chinese and European economies, two important trade partners and buyers of the region’s commodities.

What social, economic, and political issues will be center stage in the second half of 2023 for Latin America and the Caribbean? Will the punishment vote against incumbent forces continue,  and will we see a change in the political cycle favorable to center-right or right governments? How will economic slowdowns in China and Europe impact the region? Will countries manage to control inflation without further slowing down their economies? The Georgetown Americas Institute is pleased to welcome Tamara Taraciuk Broner, director of the Peter D. Bell Rule of Law Program at the Inter-American Dialogue; Michael Shifter, adjunct professor in the Center for Latin American Studies at Georgetown University; and Alejandro Werner, director of the Georgetown Americas Institute, to discuss these questions and the changing political and economic landscape in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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