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León Padilla

Economist. Professor and researcher at the Univ. of the Americas (Ecuador). PhD in Economics and Business from Autonomous Univ, of Madrid and Master in International Econ. from the same university. Specialized in macroeconomics and international economy.

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Latin America trails behind in global financial development

The region faces significant challenges in terms of financial inclusion, which has a negative impact on its economic development.

The acceleration of the debt in the time of the pandemic

The fiscal imbalances of Latin American economies, the recent increase in debt and the sharp slowdown in economic activity will most likely lead to an increase in financing needs and probably a new debt crisis.

Is it possible to de-dollarize the Ecuadorian economy?

On January 9, 2000, the Ecuadorian government announced the adoption of the US dollar as legal tender, after a deep economic, financial and social crisis. The decision was unilateral, desperate and lacking in political and economic coordination. Could Ecuador de-dollarize its economy?

Socioeconomic Factors and the COVID-19 crisis in Latin America

At the local level, the role of the state is fundamental in establishing policies to achieve a more just society. At the regional level, it is indispensable to establish a real integration project with common objectives that will mitigate similar crises.