Trump’s foreign policy overhaul has raised fears that a US withdrawal from development banks such as IDB would constrain their lending capacity
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Caribbean regional banks move to unlock liquidity
Region’s commercial banks have $6 bln in excess liquidity that could be tapped to stimulate growth, says CDB chief
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Argentina courts more lenders as IMF talks advance
Government is reportedly seeking as much as $5 bln from World Bank and IDB to shore up central bank reserves
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Suriname FinMin urges new IMF program
Finance Minister Stanley Raghoebarsing says the country can’t afford complacency, even with an oil-fueled economic boom on the horizon
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Peru doubles down on PPPs after bumper year
The government is reforming its PPP system at a time of renewed investor interest in infrastructure concessions, official says
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Emerging markets at risk from rising global threats – Chile cenbank
Middle East conflict could cause oil price spike, extending the ongoing battle against inflation, central bank governor tells LatinFinance
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Chile says refinancing plan on track
Ministry official tells LatinFinance refinancing program will not be derailed by potential market turmoil next year
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Latin America on edge as US election nears
Trade tensions and a stronger dollar are among the issues governments may have to wrestle with after November 5
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Rising crime spooks LatAm nations, investors
Multilateral banks voice concerns about impact of crime and insecurity on economic stability
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Peru banks on new mega port for growth
Finance Minister José Arista says Chinese-built port will be game-changer for country