VOICED : FMI preve implosion de Venezuela y rebaja proyeccion de America Latina

The IMF predicts a severe economic contraction for Venezuela in 2019, with a 35% GDP decline. The report highlights a slowdown in several Latin American economies due to unique factors, with a regional growth forecast of 0.6% for 2019 and optimism for a 2.3% rebound in 2020. Global growth forecasts have been cut, affecting Brazil, where uncertainty over pension and structural reforms persists. Mexico faces weak investment and slowed private consumption due to policy uncertainty and rising borrowing costs, with a projected 0.9% GDP growth in 2019. Argentina's GDP is expected to contract by 1.3%. In contrast, Colombia and Peru are noted for their economic resilience compared to larger regional economies.

What GDP contraction did the IMF predict for Venezuela in 2019?

• 25%

• 30%

• 35%

• 40%

What is the expected growth rate for the Latin American region in 2020 according to the IMF?

• 2.3%

• 1.5%

• 2.0%

• 3.0%

What factor is causing economic uncertainty in Brazil?

• Trade wars

• Pension reform approval

• Currency devaluation

• Natural disasters

What is the projected GDP growth for Mexico in 2019?

• 1.5%

• 0.9%

• 1.0%

• 0.5%

Which countries are considered more resilient compared to larger economies in the region?

• Mexico and Venezuela

• Brazil and Argentina

• Colombia and Peru

• Chile and Uruguay