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Latin America Publications

Below is a list of our Latin America Publications for the last 5 months. If you are looking for reports older than 5 months please email info@pantheonmacro.com, or contact your account rep

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Daily Monitor Global

2 June 2026 LatAm Monitor Colombia's run-off favours political change; Chile's recovery fragile

  • Mr. de la Espriella enters Colombia’s run-off with momentum, likely backed by Ms. Valencia’s voters.
  • Chile’s recovery remains fragile as mining weakness persists; non-mining sectors are struggling…
  • …Business confidence points to a recovey ahead, but activity data remain stubbornly weak.

29 May 2026 LatAm Monitor Colombia heads for polarised run-off; de la Espriella looks the favourite

  • Mr. de la Espriella and Mr. Cepeda appear to be heading for a highly polarised run-off in Colombia.
  • Security issues and fatigue with the Petro administration increasingly favour the opposition.
  • A political shift will likely improve sentiment, but the structural vulnerabilities will remain.

27 May 2026 LatAm Monitor Peru's economy holding firm, but inflation is now a threat

  • Capex and construction in Peru continue to drive one of LatAm’s strongest recoveries…
  • …But higher oil prices and persistent core inflation complicate the BCRP’s policy outlook.
  • Political uncertainty and tighter global conditions threaten momentum over the coming quarters.

22 May 2026 LatAm Monitor Brazil's economy still resilient, but restrictive policy is biting

  • Consumption and fiscal support continue to cushion activity in Brazil, despite high interest rates
  • Investment and confidence indicators point to softer domestic demand over the next three-to-six months.
  • Persistent inflation pressures will likely keep the COPOM cautious about further easing.

21 May 2026 LatAm Monitor Polarisation and security risks reshape the regional outlook

  • Brazil — Institutional tensions deepen
  • Mexico — Morena facing mounting pressure 
  • Colombia — Violence reshaping presidential election

20 May 2026 LatAm Monitor Chile's domestic activity fragile even before oil shock

  • Primary sectors dragged Chilean growth lower in Q1, despite relatively resilient domestic demand.
  • Higher oil prices now threaten inflation, household incomes and the external accounts simultaneously.
  • Weak activity will likely keep BCCh cautious, despite elevated external uncertainty and inflation risks.

19 May 2026 LatAm Monitor Colombia's recovery looks consumption-driven and unbalanced

  • Government spending and resilient household demand continue to support activity in Colombia.
  • Construction, housing and tradeable sectors remain weak, limiting productive-capacity growth.
  • Persistent domestic demand reinforces inflation pressures and strengthens the case for rate hikes.

14 May 2026 LatAm Monitor Domestic fundamentals regain some control

  • Brazil — Domestic issues cool the external-driven rally 
  • Mexico — Consolidating after a solid rally
  • Colombia — Local flows prevent an uglier picture

8 May 2026 LatAm Monitor Banxico cuts again, but signals easing cycle has reached its end

  • Banxico’s split vote highlights growing fears over persistent inflation and narrowing room for rate cuts. 
  • Weak growth and greater economic slack justify final rate cut despite elevated inflation concerns.
  • External risks from oil prices, Fed uncertainty and MXN volatility dominate Banxico’s reaction function.

7 May 2026 LatAm Monitor USD weakness and carry revive LatAm FX, but political risks are rising

  • Mexican peso —  Resilient rebound as USD softens
  • Colombian peso — Rally fades as policy doubts cap gains
  • Chilean peso — Partial recovery as external issues ease

6 May 2026 LatAm Monitor Mexico's growth stalls as domestic demand weakens; Banxico to act

  • Mexico’s broad-based decline in growth in Q1 reflects weakening consumption and capex.
  • A temporary Q2 rebound driven by the World Cup and seasonal factors will not sustain stronger growth.
  • Limited monetary easing and fragile fiscal dynamics constrain policy support; downside risks prevail.

1 May 2026 LatAm Monitor COPOM's cautious second rate cut; Chile on hold as the oil shock hits

  • Brazil’s COPOM continued its cautious easing, as rising inflation risk limits scope for greater action…
  • …The oil shock and fiscal uncertainty complicate the policy outlook, reinforcing the need for gradual cuts.
  • Oil-related inflation risks rise, while weaker domestic activity keeps BCCh firmly in wait-and-see mode.

29 April 2026 LatAm Monitor Brazil's inflation jumps as oil bites; Mexico's exports surge in Q1

  • Brazil’s inflation story is shifting; external shocks are driving a renewed increase in prices.
  • The key challenge now is to stop a temporary shock becoming persistent; the COPOM will be cautious.
  • Exports are surging in Mexico on non-manufacturing strength, but weak capex limits broader gains.

28 April 2026 LatAm Monitor Argentina's growth slows as export sectors lead an uneven recovery

  • Activity is weakening in Argentina, with domestic sectors lagging behind primary sectors.
  • Growth is becoming less labour-intensive; external sectors are solid while domestic demand is subdued.
  • The export-led recovery looks sustainable, but weak consumption and capex mean uneven growth in Q2.

24 April 2026 LatAm Monitor Disinflation continues in Mexico, but only gradually, as growth softens

  • Inflation continues to ease in Mexico, but core pressures are sticky and non-core volatility persists.
  • Retail sales are weakening, with tighter financial conditions and remittances weighing on households.
  • Banxico will ease cautiously as slower growth supports cuts but persistent inflation limits the pace.

22 April 2026 LatAm Monitor Colombia's growth holding but becoming weaker and more fragile

  • Consumption is driving activity in Colombia, but it is concentrated in durable goods and sensitive to rates.
  • Industry and primary sectors remain weak, highlighting structural issues and fragile growth dynamics.
  • Tighter financial conditions will weigh on demand, with the slowdown led by key consumption segments.

21 April 2026 LatAm Monitor Argentina's disinflation stalls; underlying pressures still too high

  • Core inflation in Argentina remains elevated, as  indexation and second-round effects still bite.
  • Temporary shocks are fading slowly as fuel, tariffs and food prices are feeding broader inflation dynamics.
  • Policy credibility holds, but a high inflation floor implies a slower and less even disinflation path this year.

16 April 2026 LatAm Monitor Political fragmentation increases as reform agendas face tightening constraints

  • Brazil — Election tightens as fiscal loosening intensifies
  • Argentina — Reform agenda faces judicial limits
  • Colombia — Run-off maths dominate

15 April 2026 LatAm Monitor Colombia's downgrade signals tighter financial conditions this year

  • Colombia’s fiscal anchor has gone, as deficits, rising debt and weak revenues undermine credibility.
  • Inflation pressures are persistent and broader, forcing BanRep to tighten despite growth already softening.
  • COP resilience looks fragile, with markets likely to drive a correction via interest rates and FX.
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