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Credit growth still uncomfortably strong

The recent slowdown in Brazilian bank lending highlights the unsustainable nature of rapid credit growth in parts of Latin America. Credit risks are greatest in Argentina and Venezuela, while the Colombian financial system has also become more vulnerable to external shocks.

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