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How Will Latin American Economies Fare in 2019?

By Cecilia Tornaghi

Global turbulence is real, but domestic issues will be the focus, says Moody’s Mauro Leos.

Six presidential elections, one recession, meager growth, cheap oil – all with higher interest rates in the U.S. and global trade tensions making investors skittish about emerging markets. That's what to expect for Latin America in the new year, said Mauro Leos, Associate Managing Director at Moody’s Investors Service. Leos spoke to AQ to offer his views on what will impact the region overall and in Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Peru specifically. The conversation has been edited for clarity and length. 

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