Planning chief says reconstruction strategy could become blueprint for the Caribbean as government seeks $1.3 bln in new borrowing
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LatAm braces for oil price shock
High oil prices could test the region’s recent fiscal advances, as government officials look to help consumers and businesses with energy subsidies
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CDB plans to be regular issuer of global bonds
New euro medium term notes program will cut cost of capital and fuel lending needed for Caribbean region’s growth, says top official
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T&T keeps door open to more bond sales
Government wants to create some fiscal space before deciding whether to follow up January’s cross-border issuance, minister says
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Haiti backing affirmed as oil spike adds to woes
IDB pledges continued support as soaring energy prices look set to compound the crisis-racked country’s myriad problems
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IDB prepares for resumption of Venezuela lending
The IDB Group is prepared “for if and when” resources can start to flow to Venezuela, says the lender’s president
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Latin America seen resilient as Iran war rattles global markets
IIF chief economist says EM capital flows at risk under prolonged energy shock scenario
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Iran war oil surge risks upending LatAm investment boom
Energy price shocks and fears of stagflation rattle one of emerging markets’ strongest investment stories
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Grain prices could cushion oil shock: Paraguay FinMin
Paraguay, one of the world’s biggest soybean exporters, also has space to run a wider fiscal deficit, minister tells LatinFinance
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Mercosur wants to sign two more FTAs this year
Leaders of the South American bloc hope the recent EU trade deal will provide the political will for other pacts