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Banks in good health, but keep an eye on Brazilian credit risks

Latin America’s banking sector remains in good shape and robust credit growth should continue to support the region’s impressive recovery for a while yet. But while the outlook for Latin America’s banks remains good, several developments warrant careful monitoring – most notably the surge in lending by state-owned banks in Brazil.

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