World Affairs Council Inland Southern California invites you to participate in a conference call discussion by experts at the Wilson Center on the topic
The Effect of the Coronavirus on Latin American Economies Wilson Center Live Talk via Conference Call March 23, 2020 8:30 - 9:30 am Pacific Time (Call originates at ET)U.S. toll-free #: 800-369-2054 Participant passcode: 6238346 (It is recommended to begin the sign-on a little early on March 23rd)
TO REGISTER - Select RSVP for Event at https://www.wilsoncenter.org/event/ground-truth-briefing-effect-coronavirus-latin-american-economies
Ground Truth Briefing SPEAKERS Luis Alberto Moreno - President, Inter American Development Bank Benjamin Ramsey - Exec. Director, Latin American Research Group Katy Watson - South American Correspondent, BBC MODERATORS Cynthia Arson - Director Latin American Program Wilson Center Benjamin Gedan - Deputy Dir. Latin American Programs// Director Argentina Programs, Wilson Center
Latin America's economies were on shaky ground even before the devastating impacts of the coronavirus, following a synchronized economic slowdown last year amid falling global commodity prices. In December, the UN's Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean projected average growth in the region of just 1.3 percent for this year, and warned about rising risks of "economic and social stagnation." Despite generally low inflation and high international reserves, the region's governments appeared ill-equipped to respond to rising social demands such as those expressed in massive street protests last year.
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