Latin America has long been a global source of energy and minerals. Whoever comes to power in Washington could impact which resources — fossil fuels or energy transition metals — gain most favor.
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Fresh optimism buoys LatAm sovereigns, markets
IDB Invest capital increase caps off jubilant mood at annual meetings despite challenging growth outlook
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EXCLUSIVE: Nations call for IDB public sector funding boost
Attention shifts to government sector as bank’s private lending arm gets $3.5 bln capital infusion
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EXCLUSIVE: Colombia defiant on projections amid market skepticism
Finance minister insists slump is temporary, weighs thematic funding options
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EXCLUSIVE: Peru issuance hinges on growth, market
How much Peru raises partly depends on how quickly economy picks up following recession, says nation’s new finance minister
Posted inEconomy & Policy, IFC, Latin America, The LatAm View, World Bank
Regional growth hampered by low productivity
The formula for higher productivity is simple on paper, but many countries have found it difficult, says World Bank official
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Guatemala seeks external funding, plots SDG bond
Government is working on framework for bond to be issued in second half of year, finance chief tells Latin Finance
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Multilateral loans still trump bonds for Guyana
Finance Minister says government is ‘aggressively’ tapping development lenders for funding
Posted inEconomy & Policy, Latin America, Middle East, The LatAm View
LatAm tests solution to $150-bln infra conundrum
Middle Eastern funds could help Latin America narrow its infrastructure gap as trade ties between regions expand
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IFC seeks funds for drought-hit Panama Canal
Panama wants to raise $8.5 billion for new canal investment, but it will not be simple