Finance minister says the country is ready to move from stabilization to growth, focusing on energy, infrastructure and private capital inflows
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Haiti seeks $15bln lifeline as gang violence cripples economy
Finance minister says security crisis has had a worse impact than 2010 earthquake
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Banks line up to support $20 billion Argentina private facility
Economy minister tells LatinFinance he is hopeful deal will close “soon” as he seeks to shore up finances
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Argentina central bank sets sights on free float
Governor Bausili says a next step is to build up the local capital markets, with banks already looking to boost lending
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Venezuela bonds rally on regime change bet
Investors position for gains as odds rise of US-backed transition
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Investors edge back into LatAm as rate cuts revive risk appetite
A cautious return of capital could set the stage for steadier markets after years of outflows
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Brazil’s debt debate intensifies as fiscal pressures mount
The IMF sees stabilization by 2030, but others warn that fiscal tightening could tip the economy into recession
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Mexico defies trade war fears, emerges as key winner in US shift
Once expected to suffer from Washington’s tariff offensive, Mexico is instead benefiting from the US pivot away from China — and could gain even more as the USMCA review nears.
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World Bank reform draws cautious optimism amid push for private-sector financing
Restructuring aligns with a broader multilateral pivot towards mobilizing private capital
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Caution urged as Suriname braces for oil-fueled boom
Massive offshore finds could turn Suriname into the world’s fastest-growing economy, but economists warn that success will hinge on transparency and prudent management of its new wealth