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Weaker currencies and the impact on inflation

The sharp falls in currencies across Latin America over the past year have pushed up inflation in most countries. But the extent of the pass-through has varied significantly. The effect has been strongest in Colombia and Chile, while in Brazil and Peru the impact is likely to have been a little smaller.

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