Middle Eastern funds could help Latin America narrow its infrastructure gap as trade ties between regions expand
Author Archives: Lucien Chauvin
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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
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Security fears cast shadow over LatAm investment case: Officials
Insecurity must not be decoupled from development, Barbados PM says
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Interview: Gisela Sánchez – Banking on a turnaround
CABEI’s new head faces a tough set of challenges – chief among them, restoring the bank’s image
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Dominican Republic: Economy – Going Steady
A top tourist destination, the Dominican Republic is seeking to capitalize on its economic and political stability to attract more – and diversified – investment.
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Dominican Republic: Interview – Rules of the Game
Héctor Valdez is one of the longest-serving central bank governors in Latin America and the Caribbean, having run the Dominican Republic’s monetary authority for all but four years since August 1994. Today, he has plenty of reasons to be upbeat on the Caribbean nation’s future.
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Dominican Republic: Investment- Capital Courtship
Foreign investment in the Dominic Republic is on the rise – especially in energy, tourism and logistics. The government is taking steps to attract more flows while it seeks an investment grade credit rating.
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Uruguay considers global bond, works with IDB on loan
Sovereign is not in a rush to issue a bond, but it sees plenty of investor interest, a senior official said
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Peru bets on new port hub for growth
Government will hold roadshows to drum up interest in the project, while it also considers options to meet its own financing needs
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World Bank-IMF meetings end amid heightened global anxiety
Officials and financiers contend with multiple flashpoints as annual meetings conclude