Finance ministry sees positive impact even in the event of strong disruptions to oil supply, but analysts are wary on interest rates
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CEOs weigh Iran war fallout as costs rise
As oil and commodity prices surge after the Iran conflict, execs say the first ripple effects are reaching corporate balance sheets
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LatAm’s first green fertilizer plant takes shape
Atome landed multilateral loans to part fund the investment and is seeking private financing for the rest, company exec says
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With economy in disarray, Bolivia says new issuance can wait
Paz administration turns to multilaterals and reforms while tackling inflation, high debt and falling gas output
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Jamaica eyes resilience-led rebuild after record hurricane damage
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