Investor confidence in Paraguay’s booming economy will be put to the test as lawmakers prepare to impeach the president
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High rates seen prolonging Brazil debt restructuring streak
More companies will struggle to repay their debts after the central bank interrupted its monetary loosening cycle, say analysts
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Bolivia nabs loan to stabilize economy
IDB financing package comes as government seeks to drum up investment to revive economic growth
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Argentina aims to revive economic growth
Target is to see a turnaround next year in the run-up to presidential election, deputy economy minister says
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Peru has fiscal space to respond to trio of shocks: FinMin
The government plans a stimulus package equivalent to $5.2 billion to offset the impact of El Niño, high oil prices and financing costs, says Finance Minister
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Colombian officials warn on default risk
Despite resistance in congress to the government’s fiscal reforms, investors are giving it the benefit of the doubt, says analyst
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Biodiversity goals imperiled by funding gap
Attracting billions of dollars to conservation initiatives in Latin America, which boasts more than 40% of the world’s biodiversity, is crucial for reaching global targets
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Entre Ríos says multilateral loans beat bonds
Argentine province’s finance chief says MDBs offer lower rates and longer tenors at a time of volatility in the bond market
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Bancor to step up bond issuance
State-owned Argentine bank wants to become a recurring issuer as it competes for rising loan demand
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Chile revives ambitions of becoming financial hub
The government is moving to lower tax and regulatory barriers to make Santiago a financial center, but skeptics say the competition is tough