Resilient growth, development and structural change in the Caribbean

Grandes transformações nos modelos de desenvolvimento da América Latina e do Caribe requerem uma ampliação do espaço fiscal para dar sustentabilidade às finanças públicas

As grandes transformações necessárias nos modelos de desenvolvimento da América Latina e do Caribe para obter sociedades mais produtivas, inclusivas e sustentáveis requerem uma ampliação do espaço fiscal para dar sustentabilidade às finanças públicas, reconheceram autoridades, especialistas e acadêmicos reunidos no XXXVI Seminário Regional de Política Fiscal, realizado na sede da CEPAL em Santiago, Chile. O reconhecido fórum regional (que durante 36 anos convocou as autoridades, especialistas, sociedade civil e academia para dialogar sobre os desafios de política fiscal que os países da região…

Major Transformations in Latin America and the Caribbean’s Development Models Require Expanding Fiscal Space to Give Sustainability to Public Finances

The major transformations needed in Latin America and the Caribbean’s development models in order to achieve more productive, inclusive and sustainable societies require an expansion of fiscal space to give sustainability to public finances, according to the authorities, experts and academics gathered at the XXXVI Regional Seminar on Fiscal Policy, which concluded this Wednesday, May 8 at ECLAC’s headquarters in Santiago, Chile. This renowned regional forum – which has brought together authorities, specialists and members of civil society and academia for 36 years to discuss the fiscal policy …

Grandes transformaciones en los modelos de desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe requieren una ampliación del espacio fiscal para dar sostenibilidad a las finanzas públicas

Las grandes transformaciones que se requieren en los modelos de desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe para poder lograr sociedades más productivas, inclusivas y sostenibles, necesitan una ampliación del espacio fiscal para dar sostenibilidad a las finanzas públicas, reconocieron autoridades, expertos y académicos reunidos en el XXXVI Seminario Regional de Política Fiscal, que concluyó este miércoles 8 de mayo en la sede de la CEPAL en Santiago, Chile. El reconocido foro regional -que durante 36 años ha convocado a autoridades, especialistas, sociedad civil y academia para dialogar sobre lo…

Surge in Oil and Gas Revenue Drove Up Tax Receipts in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2022

Tax revenue rose as a share of GDP on average across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) countries between 2021 and 2022 due partly to a sharp increase in revenue from the oil and gas sector, according to a new report. Revenue Statistics in Latin America and the Caribbean 2024, released today at the 36th Regional Fiscal Seminar in Santiago, Chile, shows that the average tax-to-GDP ratio in the LAC region rose by 0.3 percentage points (p.p.) in 2022 to 21.5%. This was slightly below its level prior to the COVID-19 pandemic (21.6% in 2019) and below the average tax-to-GDP ratio for OECD countr…

El aumento en los ingresos procedentes del petróleo y el gas impulsó el incremento de la recaudación tributaria en América Latina y el Caribe en 2022

Los ingresos tributarios como porcentaje del PIB aumentaron en los países de América Latina y el Caribe (ALC) en 2022 con respecto al año anterior, debido en parte a un marcado incremento en los ingresos provenientes de la extracción de gas y petróleo, según un nuevo informe. El informe Estadísticas Tributarias en América Latina y el Caribe 2024, publicado hoy en el 36º Seminario Regional de Política Fiscal en Santiago de Chile, revela que el promedio de la recaudación tributaria como porcentaje del PIB en ALC aumentó en 0,3 puntos porcentuales (p.p.) en 2022, alcanzando un 21,5%. Esto estuvo …

Aumento na receita de petróleo e gás impulsionou a arrecadação na América Latina e no Caribe em 2022

A arrecadação como porcentagem do PIB aumentou, em média, em toda a América Latina e no Caribe (ALC) entre 2021 e 2022 devido, em parte, a um aumento acentuado na receita do setor de petróleo e gás, de acordo com um novo informe. O relatório Revenue Statistics in Latin America and the Caribbean 2024 (Estatísticas de arrecadação na América Latina e no Caribe 2024), divulgadas hoje no 36º Seminário Fiscal Regional em Santiago, Chile, mostra que a taxa média de impostos sobre o PIB na região da ALC aumentou 0,3 pontos percentuais (p.p.) em 2022, para 21,5%. Isso ficou ligeiramente abaixo do seu n…

Fiscal Panorama of Latin America and the Caribbean, 2024: Fiscal policy for addressing the challenges of climate change

In 2023, the fiscal environment in Latin America and the Caribbean reflected deteriorating global and regional microfinancial conditions. Fiscal deficits widened in Latin America as tax collection weakened owing to lower aggregate demand and falling international commodity prices. In the Caribbean, primary surpluses increased on the back of primary spending cutbacks. Public debt in the region remained high and the rise in interest payments is exerting more pressure on fiscal accounts. Given the context of low economic growth and the increasing recognition of the key role that the public sector…

Panorama Fiscal de América Latina y el Caribe, 2024: política fiscal para enfrentar los desafíos del cambio climático

En 2023 el entorno fiscal en América Latina y el Caribe se vio influido por el deterioro de las condiciones macrofinancieras mundiales y regionales. En América Latina se profundizaron los déficits fiscales ya que la recaudación tributaria perdió dinamismo como resultado de una menor demanda agregada y la caída de los precios internacionales de las materias primas. En el Caribe se observó un incremento en los superávits primarios por un ajuste del gasto primario. La deuda pública en la región se mantuvo elevada y el alza en los pagos de intereses ejerce mayor presión sobre las cuentas fiscales.…

Countries that Make Up the Regional Platform for Tax Cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean Issue Joint Statement in Support of Brazil’s G20 Presidency

Authorities from the countries that make up the Regional Platform for Tax Cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean (PTLAC) met today at the central headquarters of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in Santiago, Chile, where the entity held a Meeting of its Council of Treasury, Economy and Finance Ministers. There, the members of PTLAC agreed to issue a joint statement on the platform’s priorities, and they backed Chile to take over the initiative’s pro tempore presidency from Colombia, the country that held that position in the 2023-2024 period. Chile’s …

Países que conforman la Plataforma Regional de Cooperación Tributaria para América Latina y el Caribe emiten declaración conjunta, en respaldo a la presidencia de Brasil del G20

Autoridades de los países que conforman la Plataforma Regional de Cooperación Tributaria para América Latina y el Caribe (PTLAC) se reunieron hoy en la sede central de la Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL) en Santiago, Chile, en donde se celebró la Reunión del Consejo de Ministras y Ministros de Hacienda, Economía y Finanzas de la entidad. En la ocasión los miembros de la PTLAC acordaron emitir un comunicado conjunto sobre las prioridades de la plataforma y respaldaron a Chile para asumir la presidencia pro tempore de la iniciativa, recibida de manos de Colombia, p…

United States economic outlook: 2023 year-in-review and early 2024 developments

United States gross domestic product rose by 2.5% in 2023. The above-potential growth was driven by resilient consumers, supported by a strong labour market and receding inflation. In 2023, 3 million new jobs were added on an annual basis, and the unemployment rate was 3.7% at the end of December. Inflation was reduced by half relative to 2022, declining from an annual rate of 8% in 2022 to 4.1% in 2023. Cognizant of the strength of the U.S. economy, the Federal Reserve is nevertheless adopting a “wait and see” approach rather than declaring an immediate end to its monetary tightening cycle, w…

Medidas de política monetaria implementadas durante la pandemia de COVID-19 y su impacto económico en Centroamérica y la República Dominicana

En este estudio se analizan las medidas de política monetaria puestas en marcha durante la pandemia de COVID-19 en los países de Centroamérica y la República Dominicana (CARD), así como en el período de recuperación inmediata, y se examina su impacto en la actividad económica. Para ello, se realiza un análisis cualitativo y cuantitativo sobre las políticas monetarias puestas en marcha en el período 2020-2022. En el análisis cuantitativo se emplean técnicas econométricas de VAR y panel. Los resultados muestran que las diversas medidas implementadas tuvieron efectos reducidos sobre el agregado d…

Capital flows to Latin America and the Caribbean: first 10 months of 2023

Latin American and Caribbean bond issuance in international markets totalled US$ 76.4 billion in the first 10 months of 2023, rebounding from the low volumes recorded in 2022. This figure represented a 30% increase compared to the same period in 2022 and was 20% higher than the annual volume. Issuers that have been waiting for lower borrowing costs are gradually returning to the international market, as they anticipate the end to global interest rate hikes while accepting that rates may remain higher for longer. The region issued US$ 23.2 billion in international green, social, sustainability …

In 2023, Latin American and Caribbean International Bond Activity Rebounded from the 2022 Lows

Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) issuers placed US$ 89 billion of bonds in international markets in 2023. This total was 40% higher than in 2022 but 35% lower than the average issuance in the three-year period from 2019 to 2021. The average coupon rate was 1.65 percentage points higher than in 2022. This increase has translated into higher financing costs for corporates and for the governments of the region. Average coupon rates on the region’s dollar-denominated sovereign issuances have climbed steadily in recent years, from 3.6% in 2021 to 5.1% in 2022 and to 6.6% in 2023, illustrating how…

En 2023, la emisión de bonos de América Latina y el Caribe en el mercado internacional se recuperó desde los bajos volúmenes de 2022

Los emisores de América Latina y el Caribe (ALC) colocaron 89 mil millones de dólares en bonos internacionales en 2023. Este total fue un 40% mayor que en 2022 pero un 35% menor que la emisión promedio en el trienio 2019-2021. La tasa de cupón promedio fue 1,65 puntos porcentuales más alta que en 2022. Este aumento se ha traducido en mayores costos de financiamiento para las empresas y los gobiernos de la región. Las tasas de interés promedio de las emisiones soberanas denominadas en dólares de la región han aumentado constantemente en los últimos años, del 3,6% en 2021 al 5,1% en 2022 y al 6,…

Em 2023, a emissão de títulos da América Latina e do Caribe no mercado internacional se recuperou após os baixos volumes de 2022

Os emissores da América Latina e do Caribe (ALC) colocaram 89 bilhões de dólares em títulos internacionais em 2023. Este total foi 40% superior ao de 2022, mas 35% menor do que a emissão média no triênio 2019-2021. A taxa de cupom média foi 1,65 ponto percentual mais alta do que em 2022. Este aumento se traduziu em maiores custos de financiamento para as empresas e os governos da região. As taxas de juros médias das emissões soberanas da região em dólares aumentaram de 3,6% em 2021 para 5,1% em 2022 e 6,6% em 2023, o que ilustra o aumento dos custos de endividamento da região. Em 2023, a Reser…

Capital flows to Latin America and the Caribbean: 2023 year-in-review and early 2024 developments

Latin American and Caribbean bond issuance in international markets totalled US$ 89 billion in 2023, 40% higher than the figure recorded in 2022, but still 35% lower than the average annual level in the three-year period from 2019 to 2021. The average coupon on the region’s bonds issued in international markets was 1.65 percentage points higher than in 2022. Indicating a strong start to the year, international bond issuance amounted to US$ 31.19 billion in January 2024, the region’s third-highest monthly total. In 2023, the region issued US$ 31 billion in green, social, sustainability and sust…

United States economic outlook: third quarter of 2023

The United States economy expanded by 5.2% in the third quarter of 2023, the fastest pace in nearly two years. Consumer spending was the main driver of economic growth in the quarter, followed by accumulation of private inventories. The third quarter marked the fifth consecutive quarter of growth above the economy’s potential. Labour market growth remained solid, with 2.6 million jobs added from January to November 2023, but is easing. Inflation is also gradually slowing. Despite interest rate hikes in 2022 and in the first half of 2023, the United States economy —supported by a strong job mar…

Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean 2023

In 2024, it is expected that the GDP of Latin America and the Caribbean will maintain the dynamic of low growth.…