Chile’s GDP contracts by 3.4% amidst protests

The economy of Chile has taken a big hit due to the recent protests that have swept across the country. As per latest reports, the country’s GDP has contracted by as much as 3.4%. The same was confirmed by the Central Bank of Chile. Experts, however, feel that the economy’s performance could be even worse in the month of November.

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