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Recent Economic Developments and Outlook for 2026 in Latin America and the Caribbean

In the year 2026, Latin America and the Caribbean will continue to face high global uncertainty and structural transformations in the world economy. As countries in the region contend with slow global growth, shifting financial conditions, geopolitical fragmentation, and evolving trade and investment patterns, both policymakers and markets are reevaluating the region’s prospects for growth, stability, and reform. 

February 11, 2026 @ 1:00 PM 2:00 PM

Georgetown University in Qatar

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About

Alejandro Werner, founding director of the Georgetown Americas Institute, nonresident senior fellow at the Peterson Institute, and is on the Board of Directors of BBVA-Mexico and Acciona Energia. He was previously director of the Western Hemisphere Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from January 2013 to August 2021.

In the year 2026 Latin America and the Caribbean will continue to face high global uncertainty and structural transformations in the world economy. As countries in the region contend with slow global growth, shifting financial conditions, geopolitical fragmentation, and evolving trade and investment patterns, both policymakers and markets are reevaluating the region’s prospects for growth, stability, and reform.

Speakers

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Alejandro Werner 

Director of the Georgetown Americas Institute.
Former Director of the Western Hemisphere Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) 

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Francesco Grigoli 

Associate Professor of Economics 
Georgetown University Qatar

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