The Chilean economy contracted by 1% in August, dragged down by poor mining performance.
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The Chilean economy experienced a 1% contraction in August compared to the same month in the previous year. This decline was primarily driven by a significant downturn in the mining sector, which recorded a 17.4% drop in performance. Chilean Minister of Economy and Mining, Daniel Mas, has provided additional announcements regarding these figures.
In a separate economic development, El Salvador reported a 5.1% year-over-year growth for the second quarter of 2026. This expansion brought the country's economic activity to a total value of USD 10,060.6 million, marking an increase of USD 926.5 million compared to the same period in 2025 and indicating an acceleration in growth trends.
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Infobae (Chilean economic contraction)Focus on negative growth and mining sector decline
Infobae (Salvadoran economic growth)Focus on positive growth and quarterly economic expansion
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