Brazil & Southern Cone - June 2026

When José Antonio Kast became president of Chile in March, markets rallied amid investor optimism that the far-right leader would push business-friendly reforms. More than three months later, that prospect looks far less certain, partially due to global headwinds but also to homegrown problems. This June edition of the Latin American Regional Report: Brazil & Southern Cone begins with an analysis of the struggles of the Kast administration during its first few months in office as well as its proposed economic reforms, including a bill to implement tax cuts and other measures aimed at stimulating growth.

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