Latin American Economy & Business - June 2017 (ISSN 1741-7430)

The end of the commodities boom, slower global growth, the oil price slump – everything seems to have conspired against Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) exporters in recent times. But the first quarter of this year may be the first indication of a turn-around. LAC merchandise exports rose by 17% year-on-year, ending four years of consecutive contraction.