Chapman expects US rhetoric to be “short-lived” and also says cutting Panama’s budget deficit is “non-negotiable” after last year’s ratings downgrade
Author Archives: Lucien Chauvin
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Guatemala looks to bond market, PPPs to back infrastructure push
Finance minister eyes US investors following Trump administration’s early overtures
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Officials downplay Trump ESG threat, regional divide
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has become more responsive to requests from Latin American countries for funding for social and sustainable programs, according to some officials in the region, who […]
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LatAm hunkers down for trade war, and worse
As a new Trump tariff deadline looms, government officials in Latin America worry about the impact on interest rates, capital flows, and geopolitical stability
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Honduras may add nature swap to financing options
A new green bond issue is also under consideration, finance minister says
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Jamaica eschews new debt, eyes growth – minister
Official says debt consolidation remains top priority as economic turnaround notches new records
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Uruguay says more bonds in pipeline
The new government plans one or two more cross-border deals in 2025 to cover financing needs, finance minister says
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LatAm braces for US multilateralism backlash
Trump’s foreign policy overhaul has raised fears that a US withdrawal from development banks such as IDB would constrain their lending capacity
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Uruguay Finance Minister: Setting the Agenda—Gabriel Oddone
LatinFinance: What are your plans for spurring economic growth? Where will the revenue come from to finance the administration’s priority projects? Gabriel Oddone: We are dealing with question marks in […]
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Rising crime spooks LatAm nations, investors
Multilateral banks voice concerns about impact of crime and insecurity on economic stability