Chilean government revises 2021 GDP growth up 1.5 points to 7.5%

Chile's government on Monday revised upwards its projection for 2021 economic growth to to 7.5% for 2021, from 6% previously.

The country's budget office saw inflation hitting 3.7% in 2021, up from a previous estimate of 3.4%, and the copper price averaging $4.11 per pound in 2021, up from a previous projection of $3.99 per pound.

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