IMF official commends “courageous policy action” by Paz administration to secure Bolivia’s first Fund facility in more than two decades
Author Archives: Lucien Chauvin
Posted inEconomy & PolicyIMF/World Bank Bangkok 2026
Uruguay predictability paying off amid global uncertainty: central bank
Stability is part of Uruguay’s comparative advantage, bank chief Tolosa says, while indicating officials are ready to act on inflation
Posted inThe LatAm ViewIMF/World Bank Bangkok 2026
Guyana remains GDP growth leader on oil gush
The government is pouring money into health and education, while courting private capital for major infrastructure projects
Posted inDaily BriefIMF/World Bank Bangkok 2026
Latin America on edge as El Niño looms large
Policy makers are bracing for a prolonged economic drag from what could be the worst El Niño on record
Posted inThe LatAm ViewIMF/World Bank Bangkok 2026
Countries eye intraregional trade amid tariff uncertainty
Adding value to exports and boosting intraregional trade could help mitigate tariff-related disruption and commodity price volatility
Posted inCaribbeanIMF/World Bank Bangkok 2026
Caribbean states grapple with energy, geopolitical pressure
Growth and investment are being threatened by soaring diesel prices, trade restrictions and pressure to end citizen-by-investment programs, say officials
Posted inThe LatAm ViewIMF/World Bank Bangkok 2026
IMF slams fuel subsidies, as Brazil cuts gasoline tax ahead of vote
Subsidies are fiscally “very costly” and distort markets, says senior IMF official, as Brazil rolls out new measures
Posted inDaily BriefIMF/World Bank Bangkok 2026
Belize explores funding for marine projects: PM
The country is in talks to raise fresh financing for marine conservation projects at the heart of its 2021 nature swap, says prime minister
Posted inEconomy & PolicyIMF/World Bank Bangkok 2026
Vulnerable nations add to climate financial architecture
A fund to provide liquidity to member nations facing balance of payments crises from climate shocks will be ready in April 2027
Posted inDaily BriefIMF/World Bank Bangkok 2026
Jamaica working to return to growth
The sovereign tapped the bond market last month even as its economy contracts, though it has no plans to return “anytime soon,” minister says