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Hard-fought battles with price pressures in the 1980s and 1990s meant rate-setters acted fast when costs soared
Extreme weather phenomenon could spark inflationary surge due to food and energy shortages
Investors welcome bold environmentalist programme from leftwing president
Subsidies for manufacturers and a non-aligned foreign policy are rooted in the former trade union leader’s formative years
Import levies and preferential agriculture export rate aim to lower currency’s value without hitting inflation
Politicians hope long-awaited pipeline to Buenos Aires heralds future of lucrative international energy sales
President’s agenda stutters, with markets betting that leftist leader lacks support to implement radical reforms
Brussels aims to boost Latin America ties but struggles to resolve environmental spat with Brazil and Argentina
Sergio Massa is running for president while struggling to address runaway inflation and negotiate with the IMF
Caring about production methods does not violate free trade. It is required by it
Senate vote now needed to simplify one of world’s most complicated tax regimes
High interest rates and falling inflation fuel big rally in region’s markets
Amid widespread speculation about a coup attempt, the Biden administration pressured politicians and generals to respect the result
Brazilian oil major is trying to overcome opposition to plans for drilling off the mouth of the Amazon river
Also in today’s newsletter: How Europe lost its prime trade relationship with Brazil
Economy minister Sergio Massa to seek more dollars from fund as elections near
‘A big fight’: potential new fossil fuel source causes rift in Lula government after green pledges
British overseas territory plans first Asian office to counter competition as offshore finance centre
Powerful leader of Brazil’s lower house tells FT he will defend market-friendly laws
Central bank to raise interest rates to 97% and step up currency intervention
Beijing is a major financial backer in Andean nation despite US efforts to counter its influence
New finance minister says country wants to restore manufacturing of textiles, fertilisers and pharmaceuticals
Former bank executive Gabriel Galípolo will serve as monetary policy director
Government says push to expand the role of the state will be accompanied by commitments for balanced budgets
Australia, Argentina and African countries set to benefit as Santiago moves ‘urgently’ to take stake in key projects
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