A shift to the political right is driving a renewed push for fiscal discipline across Latin America as US influence reasserts itself. For investors, the search for returns is broadening — even to a Venezuela entering an uncertain post-Maduro transition.
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The Brazilian paradox
Brazil’s economic outlook looks positive even as its fiscal trajectory appears unsustainable. That tension is sharpening investor focus on the 2026 presidential race. Lula may be polling well, but voters are weighing concerns well beyond the economy.
Mexico doubles down on equity bet
As interest rates fall and investors rotate out of fixed income, a new wave of IPOs is testing whether Mexico’s equity revival can last.
Digital Finance: The Price of Free
Instant transfers are gutting fee income — and reshaping banking across Latin America.
Climate Finance: Pricing the Storm
Countries race to protect their balance sheets as climate disasters are reshaping sovereign risk across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Growth starts with the balance sheet
LatinFinance: What is your full-year forecast for economic growth in Latin America and the Caribbean for 2025 your outlook for 2026? Laura Alfaro Maykall: Latin America and the Caribbean is […]
Beyond the Barrel: Safeguarding Guyana’s Newfound Wealth
Dealmaking has surged this year, led by rising foreign interest in Latin America as a relative safe haven and renewed activity in sectors like banking and energy.
Bolivia’s High-Wire Rebuild
Dealmaking has surged this year, led by rising foreign interest in Latin America as a relative safe haven and renewed activity in sectors like banking and energy.
Chile’s Next Test: Growth Without Unrest
Chile’s incoming conservative president faces the challenge of reviving a lackluster economy while keeping the peace with an expectant electorate.
