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Castillo moderates, Amlo’s intervention & ailing autos

President Castillo’s cabinet reshuffle in Peru this week points towards more pragmatic policymaking which, while a possible headwind to near-term growth, should boost Peru’s medium- to long-term economic prospects. On the flipside, Mexico's President López Obrador (Amlo) is once again trying to increase his grip on the energy sector which may deter private investment and weigh on the economy there. Finally, the latest data suggest that global shortages are continuing to hit auto production while also adding to price pressures across the region, and this trend may have further to run.

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