Chile

BMI View: The recent decline in the price of copper gives us further reason to believe that the Chilean economy will moderate over the next year. That said, we still expect it to... 2007-01-10

Former military ruler Augusto Pinochet, who is 91 years old, recently sufferedanother heart attack, which landed him in serious condition after surgery. This occurred just a week... 2006-12-05

BMI View: Data released by the Banco Central de Chile (BCC)revealed that inflation surprised on the downside in October. CPI fellfor the fourth consecutive month, declining to... 2006-12-05

We have revised our real GDP growth forecasts for 2006 and 2007 downwards as a result of the lacklustre economic activity registered in Q306. We also expect real GDP growth to moderate... 2006-11-29

A scandal involving the apparent misuse of government funds has called into question Chile's reputation for enjoying minimal levels of corruption. However, we do not think that the... 2006-11-21

BMI View: A scandal involving the apparent misuse of government funds has called into question Chile's reputation for enjoying minimal levels of corruption. However, given the ruling... 2006-11-14

BMI View: Bolivia's controversial plan to build military bases along the country's borders - with the financial assistance of Venezuela - has heightened tensions in the region.... 2006-11-08

The Chilean peso has performed well, appreciating by 4.7% since the May-June sell off. That said, we expect the peso to reverse its trend slightly from CLP523.78/US$ recorded in early... 2006-11-07

Data released by Chilean statistical agencies revealed that economic activity surprised on the downside in September. Industrial production fell for the first time this year, declining... 2006-11-06

Former President Augusto Pinochet was put under house arrest after Judge Alejandro Solis ordered his arrest in late October. Solis ordered the detention for 36 cases of kidnapping,... 2006-11-06