Geert Aalbers
Partner, Head of Brazil & the Southern Cone
Doing business in Latin America: LatAm Outlook Report 2021
LatAm Outlook 2021
A refreshed outlook of the forces shaping Latin America’s politics, economic, social and business environment
The LatAm Outlook Report is a forward-looking, scenario-based overview of the forces shaping Latin America’s political, economic, social and business environment over the next 5 years and beyond. It encompasses an assessment of their likely impact on society, financial and economic development, and trade and investment, through the lens of the region’s 6 major economies (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru).
It addresses key questions such as: How will Latin America recover from the many challenges brought by COVID-19? Will populism continue to soar in the region? Can Latin America meet its environmental goals?
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Take a look back at the LatAm outlook for 2020. In this first edition, we look ahead to identify the forces shaping Latin America over the next 5 years and beyond.
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