We expect that falls in commodity prices will cause current account positions to worsen across the region this year. While external positions will remain secure in most major Latin American economies, those in Colombia and Chile are an underappreciated cause for concern. Policy will need to tighten and currencies are likely to weaken in these economies, especially if external financing conditions tighten from here.
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