Finance minister says higher crude prices to boost revenues but risk fueling inflation as the country pushes to diversify beyond oil
Author Archives: Lucien Chauvin
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LatAm’s first green fertilizer plant takes shape
Atome landed multilateral loans to part fund the investment and is seeking private financing for the rest, company exec says
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With economy in disarray, Bolivia says new issuance can wait
Paz administration turns to multilaterals and reforms while tackling inflation, high debt and falling gas output
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Jamaica eyes resilience-led rebuild after record hurricane damage
Planning chief says reconstruction strategy could become blueprint for the Caribbean as government seeks $1.3 bln in new borrowing
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CDB plans to be regular issuer of global bonds
New euro medium term notes program will cut cost of capital and fuel lending needed for Caribbean region’s growth, says top official
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T&T keeps door open to more bond sales
Government wants to create some fiscal space before deciding whether to follow up January’s cross-border issuance, minister says
Posted inThe LatAm View
IDB prepares for resumption of Venezuela lending
The IDB Group is prepared “for if and when” resources can start to flow to Venezuela, says the lender’s president
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Mercosur wants to sign two more FTAs this year
Leaders of the South American bloc hope the recent EU trade deal will provide the political will for other pacts
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Mining minnow moves to unlock mineral wealth
Paraguay wants to attract the best companies to develop resources required for the energy transition, minister says
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Security funding rises as crime becomes top concern
Rising crime is fueling the homicide rate in Latin America and dragging on investment, IDB Group says