The larger-than-expected loan program will be used to spur infrastructure investment and not government spending, says president
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Argentine growth to trump politics in 2027 election: Caputo
Economic growth could accelerate to between 6% and 8% if Milei’s wins re-election next year, top finance official says
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Bolivia seeks IMF loan as unrest continues
President says negotiations with the IMF are advancing, after discontent with his policies sparked nationwide protests and road blockades
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Argentina cuts export taxes as its finances improve
The move comes as the Milei government gets a fresh loan disbursement from IMF and readies a return to global bond market
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Downgrade erodes Mexico’s margin for error: analysts
Government must shore up fiscal and growth indicators to avoid losing investment grade after Moody’s puts it on cusp of junk, say analysts
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Bolivia shakes up cabinet amid social unrest
President Rodrigo Paz initiates a reshuffle as protesters block roads across the country and call for his resignation
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Sánchez, Fujimori jockey for position ahead of Peru runoff vote
Leftist lawmaker Roberto Sánchez names economic advisors ahead of next month’s vote, where he faces pro-business candidate Keiko Fujimori
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LatAm markets grapple with risk of Fed hikes
A possible repricing of Latin American bonds sparks caution, amid growing expectations the Fed will raise rates to stem US inflation
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Mexico replaces Pemex CEO
Outgoing CFO Juan Carpio, an ally of President Claudia Sheinbaum, will take the helm of the loss-making oil company with immediate effect
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Argentina set for fresh IMF disbursement
Multilateral lender says the funds may be released next week, helping the sovereign’s return to the global market