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Growth forecasts for the Pacific Alliance
Bolivia
Monday 24 February 2014
FJ
The expected growth rates for the countries of the Pacific Alliance will be significantly higher than those of Mercosur countries.
The Pacific Alliance will know growth above that of the Mercosur.
"Alianza del Pacífico" (Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru) was born two and a half years ago with the aim of opening up other markets particularly in Asia-Pacific. The study of a bank, published yesterday, announced a growth of +3.8% this year and +3.7% in 2015 to member countries.
Significantly higher rate than expected for Mercosur (Southern Common Market, comprising Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Venezuela) respectively +1.5% this year and +1.8% for 2015.
According to this study, the highest growth rates are expected in Peru (+5.6%), Colombia (+4.7%), Chile (+4%). This trend should continue in 2015.
source : la razon com
