Chile Faces Surge in Inflation Driven by Rising Electricity Tariffs

In a startling economic development, Chile has seen a notable acceleration in its inflation rates, primarily fueled by a significant jump in electricity tariffs. Recent data indicates that the annual inflation rate climbed to 6.4% in October, marking an increase from the 5.7% recorded in the previous month. This uptick has necessitated a reevaluation of economic forecasts and policy adjustments as the government grapples with rising costs and their implications for the consumer market.

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