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Mexico: the implications of Amlo’s recall referendum

Mexican President López Obrador is likely to remain in power after a recall referendum on his position this Sunday, which may embolden him to double down on his interventionist agenda. While a radical shift in policymaking is unlikely, the prospect of market-unfriendly policies alongside further fiscal austerity will weigh on Mexico’s longer-term growth prospects. Emerging Markets Drop-In (7th April, 10:00 EDT/15:00 BST): Join us on Thursday for our next monthly Emerging Markets briefing where our economists will discuss how the Ukraine war’s spillovers are helping and hurting EMs, and the impact of global central bank tightening. Register here

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